Dead Mans River by Marty Conley

Stories have a way of finding storytellers...Myles dreams of hockey stardom at Saint Michaels Prep and just being a normal kid - one who doesnt twitch or suffer from anxiety. But an unexpected death during a train ride into Boston for a class field trip forces Myles to take risks hes not prepared for. Overwhelmed with the demands of school, a girl he likes, the mysterious disappearance of a dozen dogs, and the constant threat of bullies and punks that roam his neighborhood, Myless talent for telling stories is called into action as he finds a way to tell an amazing story that must be told - one that his future depends on.