by Donna Boock (Author)

When Zander's parents open an animal clinic in the mountains of Pennsylvania, Zander must start fifth grade miles from everything he knows. With the help of his dog Bowden and a few new friends, Zander feels like his new home might be okay. That is, until he gets his first school project - choosing a word to describe himself and inspire him be more. Zander, blurts out, "Boomerang." He worries he's fumbled the assignment and wonders if Pennsylvania will ever feel like home.