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Finding the Worm (Twerp Sequel)

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Feb 09, 2016 | 368 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About Finding the Worm (Twerp Sequel)

    The New York Post praised Twerp as “reminiscent of The Perks of Being a Wallflower.” Finding the Worm is a sequel that stands on its own—an unforgettable coming-of-age story about life, loss, and friendship. Perfect for fans of The Sandlot and readers who love books by Jennifer L. Holm, Andrew Clements, and Rebecca Stead.

    It’s not a test unless you can fail!

    Trouble always seems to find thirteen-year-old Julian Twerski. He’s being framed for something he didn’t do, has insulted the girl he likes, and is trying to help a friend with cancer. He has some tough choices ahead, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Sometimes life just isn’t fair. But fair or not, the real question is: Will Julian be able to fix things?
     
    Praise for Finding the Worm:
     
    “Movingly depicts a steadfast friendship. . . . Outstanding.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred
     
    “Mark Goldblatt writes with humor and heart—his words stick with you like a best friend.” —Chris Grabenstein, New York Times bestselling author
     
    “Difficult questions about life and death are explored, offering no easy answers. Fans of Twerp will delight in this new tale of friendship with a touch of baseball.” —Booklist
     
    “An excellent companion to Twerp, this novel also stands alone.” —School Library Journal

    About Finding the Worm (Twerp Sequel)

    The New York Post praised Twerp as “reminiscent of The Perks of Being a Wallflower.” Finding the Worm is a sequel that stands on its own–an unforgettable coming-of-age story about life, loss, and friendship. Perfect for fans of The Sandlot and readers who love books by Jennifer L. Holm, Andrew Clements, and Rebecca Stead.
     
    It’s not a test unless you can fail. . . .
     
    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 no’s instead, and so begins an epic struggle between Julian and his principal.
     
    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.

    Praise for Twerp:
     
    A Bank Street Best Book of the Year
     
    A Junior Library Guild Selection
     
    A Summer Top Ten Kids’ Indie Next List Pick
     
    “Reminiscent of The Perks of Being a Wallflower. . . . You don’t have to be a twerp to read this book.” —New York Post
     
    “A vivid, absorbing story about one boy’s misadventure, heartache, and hope for himself.” —Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal–winning author of When You Reach Me
     
    “[Fans of] Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid who have matured beyond the scope and gravity of that series will find a kindred spirit in Julian.” —School Library Journal
     
    “Reminiscent of movies like The Sandlot. . . . Well-written and funny.” —The Advocate
     
    “Alternately poignant and comical. . . . A thought-provoking exploration of bullying, personal integrity and self-acceptance.” —Kirkus Reviews
     
    “Funny, poignant, and an effective commentary on bullying and its consequences.” —The Horn Book Magazine

    About Finding the Worm (Twerp Sequel)

    The New York Post praised Twerp as “reminiscent of The Perks of Being a Wallflower.” Finding the Worm is a sequel that stands on its own–an unforgettable coming-of-age story about life, loss, and friendship. Perfect for fans of The Sandlot and readers who love books by Jennifer L. Holm, Andrew Clements, and Rebecca Stead.
     
    It’s not a test unless you can fail. . . .
     
    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 no’s instead, and so begins an epic struggle between Julian and his principal.
     
    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.

    Praise for Twerp:
     
    A Bank Street Best Book of the Year
     
    A Junior Library Guild Selection
     
    A Summer Top Ten Kids’ Indie Next List Pick
     
    “Reminiscent of The Perks of Being a Wallflower. . . . You don’t have to be a twerp to read this book.” —New York Post
     
    “A vivid, absorbing story about one boy’s misadventure, heartache, and hope for himself.” —Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal–winning author of When You Reach Me
     
    “[Fans of] Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid who have matured beyond the scope and gravity of that series will find a kindred spirit in Julian.” —School Library Journal
     
    “Reminiscent of movies like The Sandlot. . . . Well-written and funny.” —The Advocate
     
    “Alternately poignant and comical. . . . A thought-provoking exploration of bullying, personal integrity and self-acceptance.” —Kirkus Reviews
     
    “Funny, poignant, and an effective commentary on bullying and its consequences.” —The Horn Book Magazine


    From the Hardcover edition.

    About Finding the Worm (Twerp Sequel)

    The New York Post praised Twerp as “reminiscent of The Perks of Being a Wallflower.” Finding the Worm is a sequel that stands on its own–an unforgettable coming-of-age story about life, loss, and friendship. Perfect for fans of The Sandlot and readers who love books by Jennifer L. Holm, Andrew Clements, and Rebecca Stead.
     
    It’s not a test unless you can fail. . . .
     
    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 no’s instead, and so begins an epic struggle between Julian and his principal.
     
    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.

    Praise for Twerp:
     
    A Bank Street Best Book of the Year
     
    A Junior Library Guild Selection
     
    A Summer Top Ten Kids’ Indie Next List Pick
     
    “Reminiscent of The Perks of Being a Wallflower. . . . You don’t have to be a twerp to read this book.” —New York Post
     
    “A vivid, absorbing story about one boy’s misadventure, heartache, and hope for himself.” —Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal–winning author of When You Reach Me
     
    “[Fans of] Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid who have matured beyond the scope and gravity of that series will find a kindred spirit in Julian.” —School Library Journal
     
    “Reminiscent of movies like The Sandlot. . . . Well-written and funny.” —The Advocate
     
    “Alternately poignant and comical. . . . A thought-provoking exploration of bullying, personal integrity and self-acceptance.” —Kirkus Reviews
     
    “Funny, poignant, and an effective commentary on bullying and its consequences.” —The Horn Book Magazine


    From the Hardcover edition.

    About Finding the Worm (Twerp Sequel)

    The New York Post praised Twerp as “reminiscent of The Perks of Being a Wallflower.” Finding the Worm is a sequel that stands on its own–an unforgettable coming-of-age story about life, loss, and friendship. Perfect for fans of The Sandlot and readers who love books by Jennifer L. Holm, Andrew Clements, and Rebecca Stead.
     
    It’s not a test unless you can fail. . . .
     
    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 no’s instead, and so begins an epic struggle between Julian and his principal.
     
    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.

    Praise for Twerp:
     
    A Bank Street Best Book of the Year
     
    A Junior Library Guild Selection
     
    A Summer Top Ten Kids’ Indie Next List Pick
     
    “Reminiscent of The Perks of Being a Wallflower. . . . You don’t have to be a twerp to read this book.” —New York Post
     
    “A vivid, absorbing story about one boy’s misadventure, heartache, and hope for himself.” —Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal–winning author of When You Reach Me
     
    “[Fans of] Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid who have matured beyond the scope and gravity of that series will find a kindred spirit in Julian.” —School Library Journal
     
    “Reminiscent of movies like The Sandlot. . . . Well-written and funny.” —The Advocate
     
    “Alternately poignant and comical. . . . A thought-provoking exploration of bullying, personal integrity and self-acceptance.” —Kirkus Reviews
     
    “Funny, poignant, and an effective commentary on bullying and its consequences.” —The Horn Book Magazine


    From the Hardcover edition.

    About Finding the Worm (Twerp Sequel)

    The New York Post praised Twerp as “reminiscent of The Perks of Being a Wallflower.” Finding the Worm is a sequel that stands on its own–an unforgettable coming-of-age story about life, loss, and friendship. Perfect for fans of The Sandlot and readers who love books by Jennifer L. Holm, Andrew Clements, and Rebecca Stead.
     
    It’s not a test unless you can fail. . . .
     
    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 no’s instead, and so begins an epic struggle between Julian and his principal.
     
    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.

    Praise for Twerp:
     
    A Bank Street Best Book of the Year
     
    A Junior Library Guild Selection
     
    A Summer Top Ten Kids’ Indie Next List Pick
     
    “Reminiscent of The Perks of Being a Wallflower. . . . You don’t have to be a twerp to read this book.” —New York Post
     
    “A vivid, absorbing story about one boy’s misadventure, heartache, and hope for himself.” —Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal–winning author of When You Reach Me
     
    “[Fans of] Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid who have matured beyond the scope and gravity of that series will find a kindred spirit in Julian.” —School Library Journal
     
    “Reminiscent of movies like The Sandlot. . . . Well-written and funny.” —The Advocate
     
    “Alternately poignant and comical. . . . A thought-provoking exploration of bullying, personal integrity and self-acceptance.” —Kirkus Reviews
     
    “Funny, poignant, and an effective commentary on bullying and its consequences.” —The Horn Book Magazine


    From the Hardcover edition.

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    About Mark Goldblatt

    MARK GOLDBLATT is a lot like Julian Twerski, only not as interesting. He’s a widely published columnist, a novelist, and a professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Twerp was his first book for younger readers. He lives in New… More about Mark Goldblatt

    About Mark Goldblatt

    MARK GOLDBLATT is a lot like Julian Twerski, only not as interesting. He’s a widely published columnist, a novelist, and a professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Twerp was his first book for younger readers. He lives in New… More about Mark Goldblatt

    About Mark Goldblatt

    MARK GOLDBLATT is a lot like Julian Twerski, only not as interesting. He’s a widely published columnist, a novelist, and a professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Twerp was his first book for younger readers. He lives in New… More about Mark Goldblatt

    About Mark Goldblatt

    MARK GOLDBLATT is a lot like Julian Twerski, only not as interesting. He’s a widely published columnist, a novelist, and a professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Twerp was his first book for younger readers. He lives in New… More about Mark Goldblatt

    About Mark Goldblatt

    MARK GOLDBLATT is a lot like Julian Twerski, only not as interesting. He’s a widely published columnist, a novelist, and a professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Twerp was his first book for younger readers. He lives in New… More about Mark Goldblatt

    Product Details

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Yearling
    Feb 09, 2016 | 368 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780385391115

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Feb 10, 2015 | 352 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780385391085

    Hardcover | $19.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Feb 10, 2015 | 352 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780385391092

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Feb 10, 2015 | 304 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780385391108

    CD | $40.00
    Published by Listening Library (Audio)
    Feb 10, 2015 | 420 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780553552423

    Audiobook Download | $20.00
    Published by Listening Library (Audio)
    Feb 10, 2015 | 421 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780553552430

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    “Goldblatt’s outstanding tale ponders a timeless, universal dilemma as a remarkable boy seeks to reconcile the heartbreak and uplift that punctuate his life.”
    —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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