Chrysanthemum is a beautiful story about overcoming being different, and learning to love who you are. Kevin Henkes is a genius in my opinion, and I loved this book! When Chrysanthemum was little she absolutely loved her name. However, when she gets to school she begins to dislike it because she gets made fun of by other kids... that is until she meets one special teacher.
Hal Harris is a straitlaced young striver who's never played poker before in his life. His brother Guy is a big deal poker player, and when Guy dies, Hal inherits a tournament entry chip into the Poker Apocalypse. To unravel the mystery of Guy's death, Hal sharpens his tournament skills and delves into the world of poker filled with cutthroat characters.