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OverviewThis year, at a new school in a new town, Jerry has decided to start a new life altogether - as a Cool Guy! Things get off to a good start but before you know it, he finds himself tangled up in a complicated web of lies! For upper primary/lower secondary. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Carol GormanPublisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint: William Morrow Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 13.30cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 19.50cm Weight: 0.120kg ISBN: 9780064408912ISBN 10: 0064408914 Pages: 166 Publication Date: 17 May 2001 Recommended Age: From 8 To 12 Audience: Children/juvenile , Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Children / Juvenile , Educational: Primary & Secondary Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Unknown Availability: Awaiting stock  Table of ContentsReviewsHilarious. - ALA Booklist; A funny tale meant to snag those who care about cool and those who pretend they don't. - Kirkus Reviews A book that celebrates the many notches of cool; although the territory isn't new, Gorman (Jennifer-the-Jerkis Missing, 1994, etc.) makes sure readers enjoy this lesson in what makes a dork tick. Jerry Flack is a dork, and he knows it; he exhibits all the prime characteristics, from wearing glasses to loving science and getting good grades. When he moves to a new neighborhood, Jerry decides on the lofty goal of becoming cool, but Brenda, for one, sees through his disguise instantly, and offers to give him lessons. He tears his jeans just right, struts just like Gabe and Tony, and gains the attention of the lovely Cinnamon. Cool comes at a price, of course; Jerry has to tell lies frequently, and ignore the fact that Cinnamon is an airhead. The sacrifice he can't bring himself to make is turning down the chance to be on the science team. It will be no surprise to readers that Jerry is smart enough to realize that his real friend is Brenda, and it's predictable that the cool kids come over to his side - because this is fiction, and such things happen in books. A funny tale, with a truly in-your-face cover illustration, meant to snag those who care about cool and those who pretend they don't. (Kirkus Reviews) Author InformationCarol Gorman is the author of many books for young readers, including The Miraculous Makeover of Lizard Flanagan, an ABA Pick of the Lists, and Lizard Flanagan, Supermodel?? She lives in Iowa with her husband. who is also a full-time writer. You can visit her on the web at www.geocities.com/Athens/Delphi/6765 Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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