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Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2008 · Est. 8 hour read
Jerk, California
A young man embarks on a journey to uncover family secrets and find acceptance.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 3,250 ratings
327 pages· 71,008 words· Est. 8 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Sam's life is a whirlwind of challenges, marked by his inherited Tourette's Syndrome. Determined to uncover the truth about his family, he embarks on a cross-country journey. Along the way, Sam discovers unexpected love and acceptance, but will he find the answers he seeks? As he navigates the complexities of his condition and the mysteries of his past, Sam's quest becomes one of self-discovery and hope. What truths will he uncover, and how will they reshape his understanding of family and identity?
From the publisher
Read Jonathan Friesen’s posts on the Penguin Blog. This Schneider Family Book Award winner changed the face of Tourette’s Syndrome for modern teens. Wrought with tension, romance, and hope, Jerk, California tells the story of Sam, who sets out on a cross-country quest to learn the truth about his family and his inherited Tourette’s Syndrome, along the way finding both love and acceptance.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 327
- Words
- 71,008
- Reading age
- 12–99+
- Audience
- Young Adult
- Lexile
- HL510L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.3
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 9
- AR interest level
- UG
- AR quiz
- 126100
Publication
- Published
- September 4, 2008
- Publisher
- Speak
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780142412039
- LCCN
- 2008007922
- OCLC
- 216938818
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