6th grade reading: father who isn't around (dead?) there are two brothers, a mom and grandmom. He keep passing out and dreaming of a book his dad is in.

[Rhoda]

A young patron (6th grade) came in asking about a book his teacher had recommended to him. The boy and the teacher can't remember the title or author. Here's what he remembers:

Protagonist: boy

Summary: father who isn't around (dead?) there are two brothers, a mom and grandmom. He keep passing out and dreaming of a book his dad is in.

Any ideas?

[SBC]

Maybe Traci Harding's Book of Dreams?

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

Rhoda, are you still looking for this or did you find it?