The whispers began, like they so often do in school, during the lunch period. Mateo and his longtime friend Lily were laughing and joking with each other. When Harris saw them together, he didnt see two friends innocently goofing around. He saw a loveydovey couple who MUST BE boyfriend and girlfriend. Or at least thats what he wants everyone else to think.Harris wastes little time telling his buddies about Mateo and his "girlfriend." Soon that rumour is all over school. Mateo gets hassled by his friends. Lily feels disrespected. Both are annoyed and uncomfortable, and eventually stop speaking to each other. Are they going to let the gossip and teasing destroy their friendship? Or can Mateo convince Harris to finally admit to everyone the actual truth?WHY IS HE SPREADING RUMORS ABOUT ME? is a gripping, fastpaced story that explores the insecurities, fears, obsessions, and anxieties of school kids. As Mateo struggles to salvage his friendship with Lily and put an end to all the gossip, young readers gain an understanding of how hurtful and far reaching a rumours ripple effects can be.

Binding: Paperback;48 pages; Publisher: Boys Town Press; Classification: YXC; Weight: 222 g; Dimensions: 112 x 228 x 12

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