Beyond the Tree House Author:David A. Weiss Why would Michael Goldman, a brilliant college senior, jeopardize his future by committing a felony in broad daylight? If innocent, why would he remain silent? Adopted, with roots unknown, Michael provokes a myriad of questions among his friends and neighbors as he searches for his identity. Go back in time, a decade before the crime, and share... more » the youthful experiences of Michael and his friends. See how these seemingly disconnected events create a puzzle of mismatched pieces, one colored by issues of bigotry, loyalty, friendship and love. Learn how, after a dicey game of courtroom charades, the strange puzzle finally comes together, and discover whether Michael resolves his inner conflict and avoids the nightmare of prison. Along the way, observe how a strong conscience, coupled with a loose tongue and capricious judgment, complicates Michael's life in the simple 1950's. Then again, were those years really so simple?« less