Overview

"Move over Diary of a Wimpy Kid-there's a new journal in town and it belongs to Ratchet Age Level- 9 and up | Grade Level- 3 to 6 This heartwarming, coming of age story is the perfect book for middle school girls. Featuring a strong female character named Ratchet, who identifies as a motherless daughter, this relatable story with its illustrated format is particularly suited for 9-12 year old kids who love graphic novels. If only getting a new life were as easy as getting a new notebook. But it's not. It's the first day of school for all the kids in the neighborhood. But not for me. I'm homeschooled. That means nothing new. No new book bag, no new clothes, and no friends-old or new. The best I've got is this notebook. I'm supposed to use it for my writing assignments, but my dad never checks. Here's what I'm really going to use it for- Ratchet's Top Secret Plan Project Goal- turn my old, recycled, freakish, friendless, motherless life into something shiny and new. ""I cannot imagine a middle grade classroom or library where this book wouldn't be popular.""-Colby Sharp, teacher and co-founder of Nerdy Book Club ""One of the freshest new voices I've heard in a while...this debut novel is a winner.""-Augusta Scattergood, Author of GLORY BE, an Amazon Best Middle Grade Novel of 2012 ""A book that is full of surprises...Triumphant enough to make readers cheer; touching enough to make them cry.""-Kirkus, STARRED Review Great for parents, librarians and educators looking for- An illustrated format for middle grade readers, especially for reluctant readers and those who love graphic novelsA narrative featuring environmentalism and a positive view on activism for kidsA story featuring a strong female characterA heartwarming story that combines coming of age and accepting one's identityA Florida Book Awards Gold Medalist A Black-Eyed Susan Book Award nominee A South Carolina Book Awards nominee A Maine Student Book Award title A Green Prize for Sustainable Literature winner Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award nominee"

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"""Bottom line: I cannot imagine a middle grade classroom or library where this book wouldn't be popular. "" - Colby Sharp, sharpread ""One of the freshest new voices I've heard in a while, 11-year-old Rachel (AKA Ratchet) is handy with tools, homeschooled, and the kind of vulnerable kid you'd love know. A book for young readers to enjoy, discuss, then read all over again, this debut novel is a winner. "" - Augusta Scattergood, Author of GLORY BE, an Amazon Best Middle Grade Novel of 2012 ""The book's journal format, which shows Ratchet writing in various styles as she completes her language arts assignments, allows debut author Cavanaugh to cover a lot of ground thematically. Ratchet is a thoroughly relatable character whose wish for normalcy will strike a chord with readers."" - Booklist ""This heartfelt story of an 11-year-old girl being raised by a very different single dad . . . Ratchet is a memorable heroine; the vivid portrayal of what it's like to have no money for nice clothes and other things Americans take for granted will give readers something to think about."" - The Buffalo News ""A book that is full of surprises . . . Triumphant enough to make readers cheer; touching enough to make them cry."" - Kirkus ""Cavanaugh uses bold, often humorous first-person narration to capture the essence of an unconventional heroine struggling to figure out who she is supposed to be. Ratchet's journal-written on lined paper and filled with a medley of lists, poems, stories, essays, and doodles-offers an enticing blend of strong social views, family secrets, and deeply felt emotions."" - Publishers Weekly"

This heartfelt story of an 11-year-old girl being raised by a very different single dad . . . Ratchet is a memorable heroine; the vivid portrayal of what it's like to have no money for nice clothes and other things Americans take for granted will give readers something to think about. - The Buffalo News

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Nancy J. Cavanaugh has a BS in education and an MA in curriculum and instruction with multiple published works. She was a teacher for more than fifteen years and currently works as a Library Media Specialist at an elementary school. Nancy lives in Tarpon Springs, FL with her husband and daughter. Visit www.nancyjcavanaugh.com

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