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In this acclaimed novel by the author of the award-winning, 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 legendary classroom prankster.
When Caitlyn Breen begins her disorienting new life at Mitchell School--where the students take care of real live goats and study long-dead philosophers, and where there are only ten other students in the entire seventh grade--it 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 reality-show-style 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, thought-provoking novel from the bestselling author of The Thing About Jellyfish is a memorable exploration of what makes a hero--and if anyone, or anything, is truly what it seems.
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“Narrating from Caitlyn’s perspective, Cassandra Morris engagingly carries most of the performance, giving Caitlyn a cynical tone as she interviews her classmates. We hear the other kids’ voices as they tell their stories about the infamous Paulie, and teachers chime in, too. Most notable is Zach Villa’s delivery of Diego’s hyperventilating laughter as he recounts a particularly funny escapade. A relatable story with wit and heart, this audiobook will make listeners think about philosophical questions as well as laugh.”
— AudioFile
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“A story with massive heart…A book to make readers think, question, reach, laugh, and strive harder.”
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“Genuinely original, the novel offers thoughtful perspectives on friendship, accepting change, and the many rewarding guises of storytelling.”
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“Benjamin strikes a nice balance of goofy, often physical comedy…with introspection…for a look at shifting middle-school identities and the strange chaos they bring.”
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“A witty, tender, and utterly engaging modern school story that draws on the wisdom of the ages.”
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“Takes the reader on a journey of self-discovery.”
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A funny and fast-paced romp.
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* "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 review -
* "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.
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* "A beautiful, powerful novel about embracing one's own great self, even--or especially--in middle school.
— Shelf Awareness, starred review -
Benjamin strikes a nice balance of goofy, often physical comedy...with introspection...for a look at shifting middle-school identities and the strange chaos they bring.
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Takes the reader on a journey of self-discovery.
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Sympathetic.
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Wise and funny.
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A middle school story to top all middle school stories.
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An inspirational story about finding your place in an unfamiliar community and learning that normal is not always better.
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Laugh-out-loud funny.
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You'll love this new favorite about being the new kid at school, and dealing with bullies, and becoming something different.
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*"A painful story smartly told, Benjamin's first solo novel has appeal well beyond a middle school audience."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
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*"Reminiscent of works by Jennifer L. Holm and Sharon Creech...a shining example of the highs and lows of early adolescence.
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*"Authentic and poignant...[a] superbly written, heartfelt novel.
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*"Clean, fluid writing that is highly accessible, yet rich with possibilities for discussion.... An uncommonly fine first novel.
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*"Just-right 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 -
There are...a lot of children who might not only benefit from this book but also find themselves deeply moved by it.
— New York Times Book Review
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A Publishers Weekly Pick of Most Anticipated Books of 2019
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A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year
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An Amazon Best Book of the Month selection
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About Ali Benjamin
Ali Benjamin is a New York Times bestselling author and National Book Award finalist for The Thing about Jellyfish and the co-writer for HIV-positive teen Paige Rawl’s coming-of-age memoir Positive, as well as Tim Howard’s national bestseller The Keeper.
About the Narrators
Cassandra Morris has received critical acclaim for her voice-over work from Publishers Weekly and AudioFile magazine, earning a dozen Earphones Awards and twice been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. Her voice has also been heard on television in commercial campaigns and numerous Nickelodeon and Disney products. She is the voice of many cartoon characters, including Leo and Luna in Yu-Gi-Oh, Carrie in Barbie: A Fairy Secret, Nathan in Pokémon, and Lola in Angelo Rules.
Zach Villa is a stage, film, and television performer. Classically trained in acting, Villa’s audiobook work includes The World without You by Joshua Henkin and Butterfly Winter by W. P. Kinsella.
Ellen Archer has narrated numerous audiobooks and has won several AudioFile Earphones Awards, as well as the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. She is an actress, and singer with a degree in opera performance from the Boston Conservatory. She has performed extensively on the New York stage and in regional theaters.