Tangerine is about a boy names Paul Fisher. In the story there is lots of action, drama, mystery and more. There is excitement around every corner. There is alot to read in this novel.
Antagonist- Joey Costello
The setting is in Tangerine County, Florida 1990's. Paul's family now lives in Lake Windsor Downs. They moved from Houston. This new county has lots of natural disasters like lightning. The school Lake Windsor is also set on a fault line.
Conflict
Paul Fisher is a young 7th grader who loves soccer. He has a condition where he has to wear special goggle-like glasses to see correctly. He attends Tangerine Middle after transferring from Lake Windsor Middle.
Theme
Joey and Paul became very close friends. But after Joey's brother, Mike Costello died, Joey was different. They weren't as close anymore. And then a friendship ending fight broke out between them.
There is a science project coming up for a huge grade. Paul and Joey need to either join or start a group. Paul decides they should join Tino's group. Joey did not agree.