Tremendous Things

Written by Susin Nielsen

Can Wilbur overcome past humiliation and win love in Paris?

4.1 Goodreads · 1,153 ratings

272 pages· 52,106 words· Est. 5 hour read· HL640L

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Bookroo's summary

Wilbur Nuñez-Knopf seeks a fresh start in high school, haunted by an embarrassing past. With his friend Alex preoccupied, Wil confides in neighbor Sal. A Paris exchange introduces Charlie, sparking unrequited love. As Alex, Fabrizio, and Sal rally to boost his confidence, can Wilbur redefine himself in the City of Love?

From the publisher

A funny and heartfelt story about learning how to rise above your most embarrassing moment while staying true to yourself–with the help of old friends, new friends, and some cheesy poetry. At the start of ninth grade, Wilbur Nuñez-Knopf is hoping for a fresh start. But he just can’t live down a deeply humiliating moment from two years ago that’s followed him to high school. His good friend Alex has stuck by him, but Alex has started dating Fabrizio and he doesn’t have much time to hang out. Luckily, Wil can still confide in his elderly neighbor, Sal. But he longs to have a special someone of his own. When the school band does an exchange with students from Paris, a girl named Charlie captures Wilbur’s heart. But his feelings aren’t reciprocated. So Alex, Fabrizio, and Sal join forces to build Wil’s confidence in the hope that he can impress Charlie when they go to Paris. Maybe, just maybe, Wilbur will find a new defining moment in the City of Love.

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