What are some conflicts in the book, Feathers?

Frannie and Sean are conflicted over their mother's pregnancy. She's already had two miscarriages, something that caused her to become depressed. They worry it might happen again.

Jesus Boy struggles with being the only white boy in a black school and neighborhood. He faces the prejudice and resentment of the other students.

Sean faces ridicule and bullying at the hand of his classmates, who make cruel comments about his disability.