If I Ever Get Out of Here

In this heartwarming YA debut by acclaimed author Eric Gansworth, Lewis "Shoe" Blake navigates life on the Tuscarora Indian reservation in 1975, experiencing both the warmth of friendship and the struggles of poverty. As he bonds with George Haddonfield, a new boy from the Air Force, through their mutual love for music, especially the Beatles, Lewis wrestles with secrets about his family’s challenges and the bullying of a local aggressor, Evan Reininger. This poignant tale explores themes of friendship, memory, and the healing power of rock 'n' roll.