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Five minutes--a mere three hundred seconds. That's all it took to rip three unsuspecting individuals from a comfortable life in the suburbs of Chicago. For their safety, Preston, a ten-and-a-half-year-old music prodigy, and his mother and sister are whisked into the Witness Protection Program while Dad, the FBI's main witness in an important case, remains behind. Changing identities and appearances over a weekend is a huge ask for anyone, but changing schools with only a few months left in fifth grade is a whole other thing. From the new school's obsession with kickball and the threat of bullies, Preston faces his hardest performance to date. Just when Preston thinks it can't get any worse, a note appears on his desk. Someone knows his secret. Will this knowledge blow his family's cover and put Dad in more danger? And what can Preston do to stop the bullying he is experiencing? Will he ever learn to play kickball and be ready for the big tournament? Life in the Grand Pause is full of interesting characters and quirky teachers who make Preston's life way more interesting than he ever imagined!

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[The author] explores the intricacies of empathy, acceptance, and--most importantly--kindness [making] Life in the Grand Pause an act of kindness in itself. -- Melissa Loflin, Media Specialist

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An elementary educator since 1989, Frank Saraco now gives his imagination, coupled with his experience, a home within the pages of books. Frank masterfully connects words across various genres to capture curiosity and ignite the creativity inherent in all children. His books are filled with rich vocabulary and transition well from pleasurable reading to classroom instruction. This is Frank's fifth book. Please visit www.franksaraco.com to see his other children's books. And if you have a minute, he'd very much appreciate if you would leave a book review wherever you purchased this book. Reviews help books get found! Thank you!

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