First published 2008
Will Tuppence has it all figured out - until his world is turned upside down. Suddenly, the once confident chess champ and pizza lover finds himself paralyzed by a nameless fear. As Will navigates the minefield of middle school, he must confront his anxieties, repair his fractured friendships, and learn to embrace the unknown. In this poignant coming-of-age tale, Newbery Medal-winning author Jerry Spinelli reminds us that growing up is a journey filled with both heartbreak and hope.
Genres: fiction, coming-of-age, contemporary, adolescence
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, fish-out-of-water
256 pages · Hardcover · HarperCollins