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Erik vs. Everything - by Christina Uss - 1 of 1

Erik vs. Everything - by Christina Uss (Hardcover)

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  • Can a worrier really become a warrior?
  • 8-12 Years
  • 8.3" x 5.8" Hardcover
  • 320 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Humorous Stories

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About the Book



Nine-year-old Erik Sheepflattener's life motto is Avoid Stuff, despite his family's attempts to bring out his inner Viking. Can a worrier really become a warrior? In this silly, heartfelt, outrageously quirky novel for fans of Restart and Pay Attention, Carter Jones . . . why not be both?



Book Synopsis



Can a worrier really become a warrior? Nine-year-old Erik Sheepflattener's life motto is Avoid Stuff, despite his family's attempts to bring out his inner Viking. In this outrageously quirky, "funny and perceptive"* novel . . . why not be both? (*Booklist, starred review)

Meet Erik Sheepflattener. Each member of his modern-day Viking-heritage family has a motto to live by. His parents have Family and Pride. His sisters have Conquer and Win. His grandfather has Turnip. But Erik is developing a motto he can truly believe in: Avoid Stuff.

Mostly, Erik's fierce family ignores or discounts him, especially when he tries to say no. But while spending the summer with his rough-and-tumble cousins and older sister Brunhilde in Minnesota, axe-wielding Bru gets the idea to name and Conquer all of Erik's fears. Will anyone hear him say no before it's too late? And will Erik end up defined by his fears, or by his fearless family?

Erik vs. Everything is an adventurous, humorous, and heartfelt romp about finding your place, speaking up for yourself, and pursuing what you love . . . even when it scares you.


What happens when your fearless, axe-wielding sister decides your anxiety is her next conquest?


  • Modern-Day Vikings: Meet the Sheepflatteners, a family with mottos like Conquer, Win... and Turnip. They believe in facing every challenge head-on, much to nine-year-old Erik's dismay.
  • An Unlikely Hero: Erik's personal motto is "Avoid Stuff." He'd rather hide under his bed with a comic book than prove his Viking heritage, but this summer he might not have a choice.
  • Laugh-Out-Loud Funny: From axe-wielding sisters to a pet squirrel named Mr. Nubbins, this quirky adventure is a perfect chapter book for kids who love to laugh.
  • Facing Your Fears: When his sister Brunhilde makes conquering his phobias her summer project, Erik has to learn how to speak up and find his own kind of courage.



Review Quotes




"Once again, Uss delivers a story carried by well-developed characters, plenty of dialogue, and humor." - Horn Book Magazine

"A quirky delight." - Kirkus Reviews

★"[A] funny and perceptive tale....readers will enjoy cheering [Erik] on as much as they will delight in the antics of his loving, Wagnerian extended family." - Booklist (starred review)

★ "This riotous second novel by Uss (The Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle), interlaced with quotes from the Lore and a toddler's edition of The Art of War, overflows with rollicking scenes of Viking-inspired mayhem and droll dialogue without forgoing respect for the difficulties wrought by Erik's anxiety." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"This story has a fun cast of characters, all with their own strengths and personality quirks....This story takes family lore and traditions and blends them with modern tips and tricks to tackle life. It is a fun, uplifting, and often laugh-out-loud story....A great addition to any elementary and even middle school library with a lesson on determination, taking risks, and family values." - School Library Journal




About the Author



Christina Uss has written about bicycling and travel for many magazines and newspapers. Her first novel, The Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle, was a Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year and received starred reviews from Shelf Awareness, Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, and Publisher's Weekly. Christina lives in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts.
Manufacturer Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Language: English
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Humorous Stories
Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 320
Author: Christina Uss
Street Date: August 3, 2021
TCIN: 1011497140
UPC: 9780358126713
Item Number (DPCI): 247-34-0426
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.2 inches length x 5.8 inches width x 8.3 inches height
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