Okay for Now
In this companion novel to The Wednesday Wars, Doug struggles to be more than the "skinny thug" that some people think him to be. He finds an unlikely ally in Lil Spicer, who gives him the strength to endure an abusive father, the suspicions of a town, and the return of his oldest brother, forever scarred, from Vietnam. Schmidt expertly weaves multiple themes of loss and recovery in a story teeming with distinctive, unusual characters and invaluable lessons about love, creativity, and survival.
Target age group 10-12
Target age group 10-12
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CategoryJuvenile Fiction
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Age Group9 to 12 yrs
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Grade Level5+
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LanguageEnglish
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BindingPaperback
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Theme 1Social, Personal & Family Topics
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Theme 2History
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Detailed (BISAC) Subject/ThemeSchool & Education
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AwardsNational Book Award - Finalist
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AuthorSchmidt, Gary D
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Lexile Level850
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AR Level4.9
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DeweyFiction
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PublisherHoughton Mifflin Harcourt
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Publication Date2/5/2013
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Pages360
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Dimensions0.9 H x 7.6 L x 5.0 W
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Case Qty24