Contents Contents A Star Is Born 4 Winner 8 Daydreams 11 The Crush Em Boys 17 The Rock Meets Mark 25 A Not-So-Good Plan 31 Bad Cousin vs Good Cousin 37 James’s Plan 48 Cousins United 55 Making Choices Greg the Good 62 Making Choices James the Rock 63 About the Author 64 About the Illustrator 64
A Star Is Born What’s up man Moochie bumped James’s fi st as they met in front of the doors at school Did I just see you jump out of your grandpa’s van Yeah James pretended to catch his breath April was driving My life was fl ashing before my eyes So did Greg win the mural contest yet Moochie asked Nah He was supposed to get a letter in the mail over a week ago James rolled his eyes I’ve been hearing about the letter all week I just want to see if he won already 4
James stopped at his locker So Coach Jennings called my house He told Grandpa I may have a shot on the basketball team this year Grandpa said I could try out as long as I keep my grades up and stay out of trouble Good luck Moochie joked James reached out to hit him and missed 5
