
Written & illustrated by Michael Fry
Book #1 in the Odd Squad Book, An series
Three misfits transform a dreaded club into a team ready to tackle middle school chaos.
Nick, the shortest seventh-grader, is forced into a club with fellow misfits Molly and Karl. Initially reluctant, they form an unexpected alliance, facing bullies, awkward romance, and zany adults. Can this unlikely team navigate the trials of middle school and discover the power of friendship?
Nick is the shortest seventh-grader in the history of the world (he’s pretty sure), doesn’t fit in with any groups or clubs (who needs ‘em?), and spends more time inside than outside his locker (they’re roomier than you’d think). Things only get worse when a well-intentioned guidance counselor forces Nick to join the school’s lamest club-along with fellow misfits Molly and Karl-in her quest to cure all three of their “peer allergies.” What starts off as a reluctant band of hopeless oddballs morphs into an effective and empowered team ready to face whatever middle school throws at them, including bullies, awkward romance, zany adults, and a brave new world of surprising friendships. Renowned cartoonist Michael Fry brings an unforgettable cast of characters to life in an illustrated novel brimming with honesty, humor, and heart.
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