ISBN: 9780062970602
Editorial: HarperCollins
Autor: van Eekhout, Greg
Año de edición: 2021
N° Paginas: 208
Tipo de pasta: Pasta dura
Descripción: From the author of Cog and Voyage of the Dogs, Weird Kid is a hilarious and heartfelt homage to everyone who feels like they don’t belong. Perfect for fans of Gordon Korman and Stuart Gibbs.Jake Wind is trying to stay under the radar. Whose radar? Anyone who might be too interested in the fact that he has shapeshifting abilities he can’t control. Or that his parents found him as a ball of goo when he was a baby.Keeping his powers in check is crucial, though, if he wants to live a normal life and go to middle school instead of being homeschooled (and if he wants to avoid being kidnapped and experimented on, of course).Things feel like they’re going his way when he survives his first day of school without transforming and makes a new friend. But when mysterious sinkholes start popping up around town—sinkholes filled with the same extraterrestrial substance as Jake—and his neighbors, classmates, and even his family start acting a little, well, weird, Jake will have to learn to use his powers in order to save his town."The short page count, humor, and action make this a good choice for reluctant readers. A solid purchase for school and public libraries." —School Library JournalFrom School Library JournalGr 3–7—Jake, a sixth grader, navigates middle school and his seemingly uncontrollable shape-shifting. Jake is an alien who "fell to earth in a flaming blob of goo." Now, that same goo is back, infiltrating his town and creating "imblobsters" out of the residents. It's up to Jake, along with his savvy new best friend Agnes, to solve the mystery of the goo and get everything back to normal. This has all the makings of a great middle grade sci-fi novel: an evil scientist, mysterious goo, an alien preteen, and more than one butt joke. Graphic novel fans will relate to Jake and Agnes's bond over their shared love of the comic Night Kite. Music also plays a large role in the story and Jake's life. At its heart, this is a tale about accepting who you are, taking control of your talents and abilities, and fighting for what is right. The ending wraps up neatly but hints at the opportunity for a sequel. Jake's (adoptive) parents are Dutch Indonesian, and Agnes is white. VERDICT The short page count, humor, and action make this a good choice for reluctant readers. A solid purchase for school and public libraries.—Katharine Gatcomb, Portsmouth P.L., NHReview"Impeccably toned middle school humor, paired with action-packed hijinks and a poignant extended metaphor about finding one’s identity, results in a heartfelt, pitch-perfect middle grade novel." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)“A wacky, witty, action-packed alien adventure with a poignant message about being your best self.” — John David Anderson, author of Posted“Greg van Eekhout brings magic, mystery, humor, and weird science to his wonderful WEIRD KID! Devious and fun –and highly recommended!”— Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Rot & Ruin"No one mixes gonzo with heartfelt like Greg van Eekhout. Amid wacky aliens, secret organizations, and larger-than-life guitar solos, is one kid just trying to figure out who he is. I was rooting for Jake on every page, and you will be, too!" — Jenn Reese, author of A Game of Fox & Squirrels"Exciting and intriguing twist on science-fiction tropes. A standout SF adventure.” — Kirkus Reviews"An unconventional adventure story for readers who enjoy quirky scenarios, droll humor, and weirdness triumphant." — Booklist"A rewarding story with a protagonist who lives up to the title and then some...hilarious." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books"The short page count, humor, and action make this a good choice for reluctant readers. A solid purchase for school and public libraries." — School Library JournalPraise for Cog: “A page-turning novel of friendship, family, and standing up for what’s right.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books“Cog is a gem of a robot, and his robotic ob
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