Finding the Worm - (Twerp) by Mark Goldblatt (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In 1970 Queens, New York, Julian Twerski, now in seventh grade, struggles to write an essay as punishment for an act he did not commit, worries about Beverly, the girl he likes, prepares for his bar mitzvah, and tries to cope with the serious illness of one of his closest friends, Quentin.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>The <i>New York Post</i> praised <i>Twerp</i> as "reminiscent of <i>The Perks of Being a Wallflower</i>." <i>Finding the Worm</i> is a sequel that stands on its own--an unforgettable coming-of-age story about life, loss, and friendship. Perfect for fans of <i>The Sandlot</i> and readers who love books by Jennifer L. Holm, Andrew Clements, and Rebecca Stead.</b> <p/> <i>It's not a test unless you can fail!</i> <p/> 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?<br><b> </b><br> <b>Praise for <i>Finding the Worm</i> </b><br> <b> </b><br> "Movingly depicts a steadfast friendship. . . . Outstanding."<b> --<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, Starred</b> <p/> "Mark Goldblatt writes with humor and heart--his words stick with you like a best friend."<b> --Chris Grabenstein, </b><i>New York Times</i><b> bestselling author</b><br><b> </b><br> "Difficult questions about life and death are explored, offering no easy answers. Fans of <i>Twerp </i>will delight in this new tale of friendship with a touch of baseball."<b> --</b><i>Booklist</i><br><b> </b><br> "An excellent companion to <i>Twerp</i>, this novel also stands alone."<b> --</b><i>School Library Journal</i><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Goldblatt's outstanding tale ponders a timeless, universal dilemma as a remarkable boy seeks to reconcile the heartbreak and uplift that punctuate his life."<br><b>--<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, starred review</b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>MARK 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. <i>Twerp</i> was his first book for younger readers. He lives in New York City. Visit him online at markgoldblattkids.com.
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