Weirdo
Weirdo
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Weirdo

Written by Tony Weaver Jr. & illustrated by Jes Wibowo and Cin Wibowo
Hardcover
$22.99
$21.84
10 - 14
Reading age
320
Page count
11,944
Word count
~491L
Lexile measure
Sep 17, 2024
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“A touching story of belonging.” – Publisher’s Weekly, starred review”Honest, hopeful..” –Kirkus, starred reviewA Kirkus Best Book of the YearA School Library Journal Best Book of the YearA Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year Eleven-year-old Tony Weaver, Jr. loves comic books, anime, and video games, and idolizes the heroic, larger-than-life characters he finds there. But his new classmates all think he’s a weirdo. Bullied by his peers, Tony struggles with the hurt of not being accepted and tries to conform to other people’s expectations. After a traumatic event shakes him to his core, he embarks on a journey of self love that will require him to become the hero of his own story. From rising star Tony Weaver, Jr., Weirdo is a triumphant and comedic story for any kid who’s ever felt awkward, left out, or like they don’t belong–perfect for fans of Jerry Craft’s New Kid.

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belongingfriendshipmiddle schoolfamilyschoolbullyingidentitymental healthwritingself-discovery

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781250772862
    Publication Date
    September 17, 2024
    Publisher
    First Second
    Original Publication Date
    September 17, 2024
    Page Count
    320
    Word Count
    11944
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    10 - 14 years
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~491L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~M
    ATOS® Book Level
    3.3
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    2
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    555224
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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