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Sticks & Stones - by Abby Cooper (Paperback)

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  • Sticks & Stones by Abby Cooper is a feel-good middle grade debut with just a dash of magic... Ever since she was a baby, the words people use to describe Elyse have instantly appeared on her arms and legs.
  • 8-12 Years
  • 7.5" x 5.1" Paperback
  • 304 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Fantasy & Magic

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About the Book



Twelve-year-old Elyse has a rare genetic disorder that makes the words other people say about her appear on her body.



Book Synopsis



Sticks & Stones by Abby Cooper is a feel-good middle grade debut with just a dash of magic...

Ever since she was a baby, the words people use to describe Elyse have instantly appeared on her arms and legs. At first it was just "cute" and "adorable," but as she's gotten older and kids have gotten meaner, words like "loser" and "pathetic" appear, and those words bubble up and itch. And then there are words like "interesting," which she's not really sure how to feel about.

Now, at age twelve, she's starting middle school, and just when her friends who used to accept and protect her are drifting away, she receives an anonymous note saying "I know who you are, and I know what you're dealing with. I want to help." As Elyse works to solve the mystery of who is sending her these notes, she also finds new ways to accept who she is and to become her best self.

Fans of Wonder by R.J. Palacio will enjoy this book for its similar writing style, compelling characters, and upbeat tone...A quirky, clever, and lighthearted look at what it means to accept oneself..." --School Library Journal



Review Quotes




"Middle grade readers will enjoy Elyse's wry observations about school and family life, and most will relate to the agony of dealing with being different, especially during those awkward -preteen and teenage years. Fans of Wonder by R.J. Palacio will enjoy this book for its similar writing style, compelling characters, and upbeat tone... A quirky, clever, and lighthearted look at what it means to accept oneself..." --School Library Journal



About the Author



Abby Cooper, a former teacher and school librarian, lives in Minnesota with her miniature poodle, Louis, and a whole bunch of books. Her favorite things in the world (besides writing) are getting and giving book recommendations and sharing her love of reading with others. In her spare time, she likes eating cupcakes, running along the Mississippi River, and watching a lot of bad reality TV. Sticks & Stones is her first novel.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.5 Inches (H) x 5.1 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)
Weight: .5 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Sub-Genre: Fantasy & Magic
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages: 304
Publisher: Square Fish
Format: Paperback
Author: Abby Cooper
Language: English
Street Date: July 3, 2017
TCIN: 1002820907
UPC: 9781250115263
Item Number (DPCI): 247-39-9994
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.9 inches length x 5.1 inches width x 7.5 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.5 pounds
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