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May 29, 2018 | ISBN 9781101940433 | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy
Oct 25, 2016 | ISBN 9781101940426 | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy
Oct 25, 2016 | 360 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy
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May 29, 2018 | ISBN 9781101940433 | Middle Grade (8-12)
Oct 25, 2016 | ISBN 9781101940426 | Middle Grade (8-12)
Oct 25, 2016 | ISBN 9781524721756 | Middle Grade (8-12)
360 Minutes
A fresh and funny story about a boy learning to become the brave hero of his own life, perfect for fans of Counting by 7s and The Fourteenth Goldfish. My secret life is filled with psychic vampires, wheelchair zombies, chain-rattlin’ ghosts, and a one-eyed cat. But they’re nothing compared to my real-life stalker: a sixth-grade girl named Kandi Kain. . . . Lincoln Jones is always working on the latest story he’s got going in his notebook. Those stories are his refuge. A place where the hero always prevails and the bad guy goes to jail. Real life is messy and complicated, so Lincoln sticks to fiction and keeps to himself. Which works fine until a nosy girl at his new school starts prying into his private business. She wants to know what he’s writing, where he disappears to after school, and why he never talks to anybody. . . . The Secret Life of Lincoln Jones is a terrifically funny and poignant story about a boy finding the courage to get to know the real characters all around him—and to let them know him. Praise for The Secret Life of Lincoln Jones: Winner of the Josette Frank Award“Van Draanen’s engaging story is characterized by clever writing, a palpable affection for her characters, and a deep understanding of what’s important about life. Readers will love Lincoln Jones.”—Kirkus Reviews“Van Draanen skillfully wraps up her tale, offering a realistically happy ending. A story with a perfect balance of mirth and poignancy.” — School Library Journal“Lincoln is a delightful narrator.” — Booklist
Wendelin Van Draanen spent many years as a classroom teacher and is now a full-time writer. She is the author of many award-winning books, including the Sammy Keyes mysteries, Flipped, The Running Dream, Runaway, Wild Bird, Confessions of a Serial Kisser,… More about Wendelin Van Draanen
Winnner of the Josette Frank AwardThis award for fiction honors a book of outstanding literary merit in which children or young people deal in a positive and realistic way with difficulties in their world and grow emotionally and morally.“Van Draanen’s engaging story is characterized by clever writing, a palpable affection for her characters, and a deep understanding of what’s important about life. Readers will love Lincoln Jones.”—Kirkus Reviews“Van Draanen skillfully wraps up her tale, offering a realistically happy ending. A story with a perfect balance of mirth and poignancy.” — School Library Journal“Van Draanen effectively portrays the frustrations of aging and memory loss through a mix of humor, sharp-eyed observations, and compassion. It’s a moving coming-of-age story about creating new and unexpected connections.” — Publishers Weekly“Lincoln is a delightful narrator.” — Booklist“A sweet and ultimately positive family drama.” — Bulletin
Josette Frank Award WINNER 2017
New Hampshire Great Stone Face Children’s Book Award NOMINEE 2017
Bank Street Child Study Children’s Book Award SELECTION
New Hampshire Great Stone Face Children’s Book Master List SELECTION
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