Red Hot: A New Life in FLEMING (Paperback ) By W.D. Wolfe

Middle schooler Ethan Thomas has no friends, thick eyeglasses, and the school bullies terrorizing him. He prays for one friend and a few weeks later his prayer is answered when a boy with bright red hair, Randy Bowman, moves in across the street. "Red Hot" becomes Randy's nickname, not just because of his hair but also for his shooting touch his a basketball. Together they face the challenging battles of school, bullies, and doubters. Through it all they discover that friends stay together no matter what.