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Thirteen-year-old Rebel Mercer yearns for his father's approval. His dad suffers from PTSD and spends time in their basement communicating with a racist, anti-government militia group called the Flag Bearers. He doesn't agree with his dad's ideology, but he isn't exactly speaking out against it either. Can Rebel find his voice when it's needed the most?

* A New York Public Library Best Book

* Best YA Novels of 2020, The Children's Book Review

* Shelf Awareness, Starred Review

* New York Public Library New & Noteworthy Title

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FOR PUBLICITY INQUIRIES

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© 2026 Melanie Sumrow 

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