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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Random House Childrens Books
Publication date
May 28, 2013
Pages
275
Binding
Hardcover
Book category
Juvenile Fiction
ISBN-13
9780375971426
ISBN-10
0375971424
Dimensions
0.75 by 6 by 9 in.
Weight
0.75 lbs.
Original list price
$16.99
Other format details
juvenile
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Summaries and Reviews
Amazon.com description: Product Description: It's not like I meant for him to get hurt. . . .
Julian Twerski isn't a bully. He's just made a big mistake. So when he returns to school after a weeklong suspension, his English teacher offers him a deal: if he keeps a journal and writes about the terrible incident that got him and his friends suspended, he can get out of writing a report on Shakespeare. Julian jumps at the chance. And so begins his account of life in sixth grade--blowing up homemade fireworks, writing a love letter for his best friend (with disastrous results), and worrying whether he's still the fastest kid in school. Lurking in the background, though, is the one story he can't bring himself to tell, the one story his teacher most wants to hear.
Inspired by Mark Goldblatt's own childhood growing up in 1960s Queens, Twerp shines with humor and heart. This remarkably powerful story will have readers laughing and crying right along with these flawed but unforgettable characters.
Praise for Twerp:
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A Bankstreet Best Book of the Year
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A Junior Library Guild Selection
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A Summer Top Ten Kidsâ Indie Next List Pick
A Sunshine State Award Finalist
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âReminiscent of The Perks of Being a Wallflower. . . . You donât have to be a twerp to read this book.â âNew York Post
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âA vivid, absorbing story about one boyâs misadventure, heartache, and hope for himself.â âRebecca Stead, Newbery Award-winning author of When You Reach Me
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âMark Goldblatt is an amazingly wonderful writer.â âChris Grabenstein, New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncelloâs Library
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â[Fans of] Jeff Kinneyâs Diary of a Wimpy Kid who have matured beyond the scope and gravity of that series will find a kindred spirit in Julian.â âSchool Library Journal
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âReminiscent of movies like The Sandlot. . . . Well-written and funny.â âThe Advocate
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âAlternately poignant and comical. . . . A thought-provoking exploration of bullying, personal integrity and self-acceptance.â âKirkus Reviews
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âA timely book.â âNew York Journal of Books
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âElegant in its simplicity and accessibility.â âThe Bulletin of the Center for Childrenâs Books
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âAn empathetic and authentic glimpse into the mind of a sixth-grade boy.â âThe Florida Times-Union
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âFunny, poignant, and an effective commentary on bullying and its consequences.â âThe Horn Book Magazine
Julian Twerski isn't a bully. He's just made a big mistake. So when he returns to school after a weeklong suspension, his English teacher offers him a deal: if he keeps a journal and writes about the terrible incident that got him and his friends suspended, he can get out of writing a report on Shakespeare. Julian jumps at the chance. And so begins his account of life in sixth grade--blowing up homemade fireworks, writing a love letter for his best friend (with disastrous results), and worrying whether he's still the fastest kid in school. Lurking in the background, though, is the one story he can't bring himself to tell, the one story his teacher most wants to hear.
Inspired by Mark Goldblatt's own childhood growing up in 1960s Queens, Twerp shines with humor and heart. This remarkably powerful story will have readers laughing and crying right along with these flawed but unforgettable characters.
Praise for Twerp:
Â
A Bankstreet Best Book of the Year
Â
A Junior Library Guild Selection
Â
A Summer Top Ten Kidsâ Indie Next List Pick
A Sunshine State Award Finalist
Â
âReminiscent of The Perks of Being a Wallflower. . . . You donât have to be a twerp to read this book.â âNew York Post
Â
âA vivid, absorbing story about one boyâs misadventure, heartache, and hope for himself.â âRebecca Stead, Newbery Award-winning author of When You Reach Me
Â
âMark Goldblatt is an amazingly wonderful writer.â âChris Grabenstein, New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncelloâs Library
Â
â[Fans of] Jeff Kinneyâs Diary of a Wimpy Kid who have matured beyond the scope and gravity of that series will find a kindred spirit in Julian.â âSchool Library Journal
Â
âReminiscent of movies like The Sandlot. . . . Well-written and funny.â âThe Advocate
Â
âAlternately poignant and comical. . . . A thought-provoking exploration of bullying, personal integrity and self-acceptance.â âKirkus Reviews
Â
âA timely book.â âNew York Journal of Books
Â
âElegant in its simplicity and accessibility.â âThe Bulletin of the Center for Childrenâs Books
Â
âAn empathetic and authentic glimpse into the mind of a sixth-grade boy.â âThe Florida Times-Union
Â
âFunny, poignant, and an effective commentary on bullying and its consequences.â âThe Horn Book Magazine
Editions
Hardcover
The price comparison is for this edition
from Random House Childrens Books (May 28, 2013)
9780375971426 | details & prices | 275 pages | 6.00 × 9.00 × 0.75 in. | Rec. grade levels 4-6 | 0.75 lbs | List price $16.99
About: It's not like I meant for him to get hurt.
About: It's not like I meant for him to get hurt.
Paperback
Reprint edition from Yearling Books (May 13, 2014)
9780375971457 | details & prices | 278 pages | 5.25 × 7.75 × 0.75 in. | Rec. grade levels 4-6 | 0.44 lbs | List price $6.99
CD/Spoken Word
With Everette Plen (other contributor) |
Unabridged edition from Listening Library (May 28, 2013)
9780804121569 | details & prices | 304 pages | 5.00 × 6.00 × 1.00 in. | 0.36 lbs | List price $40.00
Library
from Random House Childrens Books (May 28, 2013)
9780375971433 | details & prices | 275 pages | 5.75 × 8.50 × 1.00 in. | Rec. grade levels 4-6 | 0.85 lbs | List price $19.99
About: Â Â Â It's not like I meant for Danley to get hurt.
About: Â Â Â It's not like I meant for Danley to get hurt.
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