A powerful autobiographical tale. Marcus is an enthusiastic boy, but when ridiculed at school, he begins to feel that his best efforts are second-rate. His confidence already low, Marcus suffers a virus induced, serious brain injury. While in the hospital, and with the help of fellow patient Emily, Marcus learns to embrace the reality of who he is. (W) Mandi Kujawa (A) Claude St. Aubin & Various (CA) Claude St. Aubin, Lovern Kindzierski