First published 2017
August Pullman was born with a facial difference that has kept him from attending a mainstream school. But now he's starting fifth grade at Beecher Prep, and he's determined to convince his classmates that he's just an ordinary kid, despite his extraordinary appearance. As August navigates the social challenges of school, he finds an unexpected ally in his classmate Jack, who stands up for him against bullies. Together, they learn that true friendship goes beyond what's on the surface.
Genres: fiction, family-life, school-stories, contemporary, social-issues
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
400 pages · Cards · Clarkson Potter