Family Ties: The Theory, Practice, and Destructive Properties of Relatives

Family fun takes center stage in three-time Newbery Honor winner Gary Paulsen’s hilarious novel for middle-school boys. Kevin Spencer is the glue that holds his family together. When his wacky relatives decide to have a double wedding in the backyard, Kevin takes charge. Planning two weddings is a great way to impress his girlfriend, Tina Zabinski, the Most Beautiful and Best-Smelling Girl in the World.But as more and more relatives come to stay, things spiral out of control. Tying the knot has Kevin tied up in knots in this laugh-out-loud story.“When it comes to telling funny stories about boys, no one surpasses Paulsen.' —Booklist“[Paulsen is] one of the best-loved writers alive.” —The New York Times