Alan Cole Is Not a Coward
Autor Eric Bellen Limba Engleză Paperback – 3 sep 2018 – vârsta până la 12 ani
Alan Cole can’t stand up to his cruel brother, Nathan. He can’t escape the wrath of his demanding father, who thinks he’s about as exceptional as a goldfish. And—scariest of all—he can’t let the cute boy across the cafeteria know he has a crush on him.
But when Nathan discovers Alan’s secret, his older brother announces a high-stakes round of Cole vs. Cole. Each brother must complete seven nearly impossible tasks; whoever finishes the most wins the game. If Alan doesn’t want to be outed to all of Evergreen Middle School, he’s got to become the most well-known kid in school, get his first kiss, and stand up to Dad. Alan’s determined to prove—to Nathan, to the world, to himself—that this goldfish can learn to swim.
May the best Cole win.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780062567048
ISBN-10: 0062567047
Pagini: 288
Dimensiuni: 130 x 194 x 15 mm
Greutate: 0.18 kg
Editura: HarperCollins Publishers
Colecția Katherine Tegen Books
ISBN-10: 0062567047
Pagini: 288
Dimensiuni: 130 x 194 x 15 mm
Greutate: 0.18 kg
Editura: HarperCollins Publishers
Colecția Katherine Tegen Books
Recenzii
“Alan
Cole
starts
out
as
a
coward
but
doesn’t
end
as
one
in
this
harrowing
but
inspiring
debut...The
intensity
of
the
family
relationships
is
so
effectively
rendered
that
this
book
has
the
potential
to
appeal
to
older
teens
as
well
as
a
middle
school
audience.”
“With its well-developed characters, juxtaposition of supportive adult educators and aggressive parents, and message of hope, this novel feels like a contemporary version of Gary D. Schmidt’sThe Wednesday WarsandOkay for Now. A strong debut.”
“This book is the Labors of Hercules for the middle-school set, complete with underwear jokes. Bell has written a compelling story that examines homophobic fathers and families and still manages to show Alan a way to see himself as a valuable member of a community—as an artist, even a brave artist.”
“There are books in this world that show us why it matters that we become our truest selves. This is one of them.”
“No funny bone will go untickled, no heartstring untugged. Alan Cole and his band of misfits from the Unstable Table are coming for both, with a story that’s as important as it is entertaining, as thought-provoking as it is heartwarming, and as courageous as it is hilarious.”
“An alluring setup and deft portrayal of middle school friendships are highlights of this impressive debut. Alan Cole is a complex character under pressure; we want to discover his fate!”
“With its well-developed characters, juxtaposition of supportive adult educators and aggressive parents, and message of hope, this novel feels like a contemporary version of Gary D. Schmidt’sThe Wednesday WarsandOkay for Now. A strong debut.”
“This book is the Labors of Hercules for the middle-school set, complete with underwear jokes. Bell has written a compelling story that examines homophobic fathers and families and still manages to show Alan a way to see himself as a valuable member of a community—as an artist, even a brave artist.”
“There are books in this world that show us why it matters that we become our truest selves. This is one of them.”
“No funny bone will go untickled, no heartstring untugged. Alan Cole and his band of misfits from the Unstable Table are coming for both, with a story that’s as important as it is entertaining, as thought-provoking as it is heartwarming, and as courageous as it is hilarious.”
“An alluring setup and deft portrayal of middle school friendships are highlights of this impressive debut. Alan Cole is a complex character under pressure; we want to discover his fate!”
Notă biografică
Eric Bell lives and writes in Pennsylvania. He was once in middle school. He survived. You will too. Alan Cole Is Not a Coward is his debut novel, followed by Alan Cole Doesn't Dance. You can find him online at www.iamericbell.com.