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Reviewed on June 1, 2017 | Middle School
Gr 4–6—All Alan Cole has ever wanted is to blend in. He takes care not to let his cafeteria tablemates, Zack and Madison, become his friends. Alan stays quiet at the dinner table so as not to upset his irascible father, and tries to avoid his brother, Nathan, who relentlessly bullies him. One day Nathan forces Alan to play a round of Cole vs. Cole, in which each brother must attempt to accomplish as many of Nathan's proposed seven assignments as possible within a week. The tasks are tough and ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on September 1, 2017
With his popular older brother Nathan bullying every single friend Alan has ever had, life in middle school feels bleak, twisted, and mixed up. Alan also has to hide his enthusiasm for his art projects, the only thing that makes school bearable, from his bullying brother. The fact that his own father believes art is a waste of time doesn't help. In fact, Alan believes he needs to conceal many thing...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on March 1, 2018
With his popular older brother Nathan bullying every single friend Alan has ever had, life in middle school feels bleak, twisted, and mixed up. Alan also has to hide his enthusiasm for his art projects, the only thing that makes school bearable, from his bullying brother. The fact that his own father believes art is a waste of time doesn't help. In fact, Alan believes he needs to conceal many thing...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
