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Mercy on These Teenage Chimps - by Gary Soto (Paperback)

Mercy on These Teenage Chimps - by  Gary Soto (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>On his 13th birthday, Ronnie wakes up feeling like a chimp. Now his best friend, Joey, is turning 13, and after Joey humiliates himself in front of a cute girl, he climbs a tree and refuses to come down. So Ronnie sets out to woo the girl on Joey's behalf.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>On his thirteenth birthday, Ronnie woke up feeling like a chimp--all long armed, big eared, and gangly. He's been muddling through each gawky day since. Now his best friend, Joey, has turned thirteen, too--and after Joey humiliates himself in front of a cute girl, he climbs a tree and refuses to come down. So Ronnie sets out to woo the girl on Joey's behalf. After all, teenage chimps have to stick together.</p><p>Acclaimed author Gary Soto tells a fun and touching story about friendship, understanding, and the painful insecurities of being thirteen.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>[A] lighthearted, off-beat slice of life . . . Breezy and entertaining.--<i>Kirkus Reviews</i><br>This rollicking novel about the painful beginnings of adolescence should have wide appeal.--<i>The Horn Book</i><br>

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