The Next Great Paulie Fink (Thorndike Press Large Print Middle Reader),Used

Product Description In this acclaimed novel by the author of the awardwinning, bestselling The Thing About Jellyfish, being the new kid at school isn't easy, especially when you have to follow in the footsteps of a classroom prankster like Paulie Fink.When Caitlyn Breen begins her disorienting new life at the rural Mitchell Schoolwhere the students take care of real live goats and study longdead philosophers, and where there are only ten other students in the entire seventh gradeit seems like nobody can stop talking about some kid named Paulie Fink.Depending on whom you ask, Paulie was either a hilarious class clown, a relentless troublemaker, a hapless klutz, or an evil genius. One thing's for sure, though: The kid was totally legendary. Now he's disappeared, and Caitlyn finds herself leading a realityshowstyle competition to find the school's next great Paulie Fink. With each challenge, Caitlyn struggles to understand a person she never met...but it's what she discovers about herself that most surprises her.Told in multiple voices, interviews, and documents, this funny, thoughtprovoking novel from the bestselling author ofThe Thing About Jellyfish is a memorable exploration of what makes a heroand if anyone, or anything, is truly what it seems. Review * "A beautiful, powerful novel about embracing one's own great self, evenor especiallyin middle school."Shelf Awareness, starred review"A middle school story to top all middle school stories."The Buffalo News"An inspirational story about finding your place in an unfamiliar community and learning that normal is not always better."The Denver Post"Laughoutloud funny."Horn Book"Wise and funny."The Wall Street JournalPraise for The Next Great Paulie Fink A Publishers Weekly Most Anticipated Children's Book of Spring 2019An Amazon Best Book of the Month for April 2019"Benjamin strikes a nice balance of goofy, often physical comedy...with introspection...for a look at shifting middleschool identities and the strange chaos they bring."BCCB"Sympathetic."Booklist* "Genuinely original, the novel offers thoughtful perspectives on friendship, accepting change, and the many rewarding guises of storytelling, as well as a fully gratifying ending that the characters don't see coming."Publishers Weekly, starred review"Takes the reader on a journey of selfdiscovery."School Library Connection* "A story with massive heart... A book to make readers think, question, reach, laugh, and strive harder."Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "A witty, tender, and utterly engaging modern school story that draws on the wisdom of the ages."School Library Journal, starred reviewPraise for The Thing About Jellyfish A 2015 National Book Award FinalistANew York Times BestsellerAn Indiebound BestsellerAn E.B. White Readaloud Book Award FinalistAn Amazon Editor's Best Book of the 2015A 2015 GoodReads Choice Award FinalistAn Amazon Editors' Fall Favorite Children's BookABooklist Top Ten First Novel of 2015APublishers Weekly Best Book of 2015*"A painful story smartly told, Benjamin's first solo novel has appeal well beyond a middle school audience."Kirkus Reviews, starred review*"Authentic and poignant...[a] superbly written, heartfelt novel."School Library Journal, starred review*"Clean, fluid writing that is highly accessible, yet rich with possibilities for discussion.... An uncommonly fine first novel."Booklist, starred review*"Justright pacing, authentic voices and characters, beautifully crafted plot, and superb writing. Readers will find that this story lingers with them after the book is closed."VOYA, starred review*"Reminiscent of works by Jennifer L. Holm and Sharon Creech...a shining example of the highs and lows of early adolescence."Publishers Weekly, starred review"There are...a lot of children who might not only benefit from this book but also find themselves deeply