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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Hyde, Catherine Ryan.
Diary of a witness/Catherine Ryan Hyde.—1st ed.
p. cm.
Summary: Ernie, an overweight high school student and long-time target of bullies, relies on
his best friend Will to watch his back until Will, overwhelmed by problems at home and
guilt over his brother’s death, seeks a final solution.
eISBN: 978-0-375-85358-6
[1. Bullies—Fiction. 2. Obesity—Fiction. 3. High schools—Fiction. 4. Schools—Fiction.
5. Single-parent families—Fiction. 6. Emotional problems—Fiction. 7. Diaries—Fiction.]
I. Title.
PZ7.H96759Did 2009
[Fic]—dc22
2008040883

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