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School Library Journal
Reviewed on April 1, 2015 | Young Adult
Gr 9 Up—Nerd-boy Dan is nursing a huge crush on next-door neighbor Estelle but is also coping with the dissolution of his family. His dad recently came out as gay and ruined the family's finances, leaving Dan and his mom no other choice but to live in her late great-aunt's dilapidated house in the suburbs. Meanwhile, he's discovered how compatible he and Estelle are by snooping into her diary, much to his personal shame. Trying to fit in his new school as a former private school student, finally being on speaking terms with his dad,...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on August 1, 2015
Dan is reeling from some recent news. Just after his parents started fighting about money, his mum’s great-aunt died and left them a house. Unfortunately, his dad then announced he was bankrupt, gay, and leaving them. Stunned and angry, Dan still manages to relate his story with plenty of humor: “Guys, please, one life-changing shock at a time.” Readers will fall hard for this total (and totally adorable) nerd. He and his mum move into Great-aunt Ade...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2015
Great-aunt Adelaide died and left Dan's family a house; his dad announced he was bankrupt, gay, and leaving them. Stunned and angry, Dan...Log In or Sign Up to Read More