The Scar Boys by Len Vlahos
Harry, when he was eight, was tied to a dogwood tree by children he wanted to play with. They ran off when it started to rain, and the tree was struck by lightning and caught fire with Harry still tied to it. Physically and emotionally scarred, Harry has a hard time with life. He's a loner and is picked on a great deal. One day in junior high while being bullied at lunch, another kid, Johnny, stands up for him.
Harry and Johnny become friends and start a band. Things go well for them, and they go on tour. There are problems.
What I got out of this is that Harry never stands up for himself, even when, or especially when his best friend is the one who treats him badly. If I have one complaint, that's it-that Harry just takes what's dished out.
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