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Overview""Movingly depicts a steadfast friendship. . . . Outstanding."" --Kirkus Reviews, Starred This sequel to Twerp stands on its own--Julian returns to tell another unforgettable coming-of-age story about life, loss, and friendship. Think Dead End in Norvelt meets The Sandlot. The New York Post praised Twerp as ""reminiscent of The Perks of Being a Wallflower."" Finding the Worm is a sequel that stands on its own-an unforgettable coming-of-age story about life, loss, and friendship. Perfect for fans of The Sandlot and readers who love books by Jennifer L. Holm, Andrew Clements, and Rebecca Stead. It's not a test unless you can fail! Trouble always seems to find thirteen-year-old Julian Twerski. He's being framed for something he didn't do, has insulted the girl he likes, and is trying to help a friend with cancer. He has some tough choices ahead, and the stakes couldn't be higher. Sometimes life just isn't fair. But fair or not, the real question is- Will Julian be able to fix things? Praise for Finding the Worm- ""Movingly depicts a steadfast friendship. . . . Outstanding."" -Kirkus Reviews, Starred ""Mark Goldblatt writes with humor and heart-his words stick with you like a best friend."" -Chris Grabenstein, New York Times bestselling author ""Difficult questions about life and death are explored, offering no easy answers. Fans of Twerp will delight in this new tale of friendship with a touch of baseball."" -Booklist ""An excellent companion to Twerp, this novel also stands alone."" -School Library Journal Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mark GoldblattPublisher: Random House USA Inc Imprint: Random House Books for Young Readers Volume: 2 Dimensions: Width: 13.30cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 19.40cm Weight: 0.293kg ISBN: 9780385391115ISBN 10: 0385391110 Pages: 368 Publication Date: 09 February 2016 Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsGoldblatt's outstanding tale ponders a timeless, universal dilemma as a remarkable boy seeks to reconcile the heartbreak and uplift that punctuate his life. --Kirkus Reviews, starred review Goldblatt's outstanding tale ponders a timeless, universal dilemma as a remarkable boy seeks to reconcile the heartbreak and uplift that punctuate his life. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review Author InformationMARK GOLDBLATT is a lot like Julian Twerski, only not as interesting. He's a widely published columnist, a novelist, and a professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Twerp was his first book for younger readers. He lives in New York City. Visit him online at markgoldblattkids.com. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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