{"product_id":"9780385391092","title":"Finding the Worm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eNew York Post\u003c\/i\u003e praised \u003ci\u003eTwerp\u003c\/i\u003e as “reminiscent of \u003ci\u003eThe Perks of Being a Wallflower\u003c\/i\u003e.” \u003ci\u003eFinding the Worm\u003c\/i\u003e is a sequel that stands on its own—an unforgettable coming-of-age story about life, loss, and friendship. Perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Sandlot\u003c\/i\u003e and readers who love books by Jennifer L. Holm, Andrew Clements, and Rebecca Stead.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eIt’s not a test unless you can fail. . . .\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Trouble always seems to find thirteen-year-old Julian Twerski. First it was a bullying incident, and now he’s been accused of vandalizing a painting. The principal doesn’t want to suspend him again, so instead, he asks Julian to write a 200-word essay on good citizenship. Julian writes 200 \u003ci\u003eno\u003c\/i\u003e’s instead, and so begins an epic struggle between Julian and his principal.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Being falsely accused is bad enough, but outside of school, Julian’s dealing with even bigger issues. His friend Quentin has been really sick. How can life be fair when the nicest guy in your group has cancer? Julian’s faith and friendships are put to the test . . . and the stakes have never been higher.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eTwerp\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eA Bank Street Best Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eA Summer Top Ten Kids’ Indie Next List Pick\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Reminiscent of \u003ci\u003eThe Perks of Being a Wallflower\u003c\/i\u003e. . . . You don’t have to be a twerp to read this book.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “A vivid, absorbing story about one boy’s misadventure, heartache, and hope for himself.” —\u003cb\u003eRebecca Stead\u003c\/b\u003e, Newbery Medal–winning author of \u003ci\u003eWhen You Reach Me\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “[Fans of] Jeff Kinney’s \u003ci\u003eDiary of a Wimpy Kid\u003c\/i\u003e who have matured beyond the scope and gravity of that series will find a kindred spirit in Julian.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Reminiscent of movies like \u003ci\u003eThe Sandlot\u003c\/i\u003e. . . . Well-written and funny.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Advocate\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Alternately poignant and comical. . . . A thought-provoking exploration of bullying, personal integrity and self-acceptance.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Funny, poignant, and an effective commentary on bullying and its consequences.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Random House Children's Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47011065626864,"sku":"9780385391092","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780385391092_p0.jpg?v=1763694999","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780385391092","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}