__ONE POP-TARTONE BETA BLIZZARD OF CONSEQUENCES__After his best friend ditches him for the popular crowd, one impulsive bite lands Ray in the principal's office-and straight into a storm of trouble he never saw coming.

This middle grade mishap spirals into a high-stakes adventure when a lost bet and hidden stash of stolen coins force thirteen-year-old Ray Larkin to make a tough decision. Now he must brave frostbite and a deadly windchill advisory to do the right thing. Because courage doesn't wait for perfect weather.

Funny, heartfelt, and full of middle school missteps, this coming-of-age story celebrates friendships, family, courage, and the power of choices.