Mark Cloud has his doubts. He's not sure if he'll ever feel at home in Fred, Texas. He's not sure that he can work up the nerve to declare his love to the girl of his dreams. He's not sure he will survive another ride with Darnell Ray, Terror of the Back Roads. And he's not really sure he buys the whole God thing. Which is an uncomfortable position for the son of a Baptist preacher.This award-winning novel is a moving and hilarious tale set against the vibrant backdrop of the 1960s and rural America. It is the timeless and classic story of Everyteen in the hands of a master storyteller.eBook extras: Reader's Guide, 900+ SAT words, Preview of Living with FredAnnotationMark Cloud, the son of a Baptist preacher, is uprooted when his family moves from Fort Worth, Texas to Fred, a tiny town in East Texas, and struggles through his teenage years coming to terms with life in a small town.