Dan Quixote : Boy of Nuevo Jersey

Thirteen-year-old Dan Tyler is the ultimate dreamer, and he needs his best friend Sandra Day Goldberg, an aspiring lawyer, to keep him grounded. But can their friendship survive a bully in the form of queen bee Jade, a mean teacher nicknamed the Dragon, Dan's budding romance with Gwen, and Sandy's desire to fit in despite having a best friend who does nothing but stick out? This sweet and funny book for middle graders is sure to make them laugh and hopefully fall in love its quirky characters. It encourages kids not to be afraid of being themselves.