Toothpick Author:Kenneth E. Ethridge A Very Special Friendship — Jamie Almont's a junior in high school, and he still has trouble talking to girls. Then he meets Janice, whom the other kids cruelly nickname "Toothpick." — Janice is different, and she makes Jamie feel different too. He feels confident and comfortable with her because she really cares. And soon others begin to notice J... more »amie's new found confidence--even the popular and pretty Ginger Gregson.
But what can Jamie give Janice in return? His friendship, his honesty, and the ability to make her laugh--despite her pain. For Janice has cystic fibrosis and is slowly dying.
This is a bittersweet novel about true friendship and the difficulty of losing someone you love.« less