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Anderson, Jeff
2 Reviews
(4)
4-6
In this sequel, Zack shuffles between his newly divorced parents' households. Plus, sixth grade couldn't be going worse: there's a mortifying cafeteria incident, a disastrous dodgeball game, and a scary trip to a botanica; plus, the pretty new girl, Abhi, ignores him. It's all a bit over the top, but Zack's social anxieties ring true and his San Antonio middle school is realistically diverse.
Reviewer: Gail Hedges
(4)
4-6
Sixth grader Zack, struggling with his parents' divorce and middle school, has managed to remain mostly invisible until he impulsively defends a bullied classmate and becomes the target of teasing. An attempt to divert peer attention results in Zack being charged with managing a class fundraiser. Middle school insecurities, cliques, awkwardness, and embarrassment are realistically, if a bit overemotionally, portrayed.
Reviewer: Gail Hedges
2 reviews
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