Thwonk - by Joan Bauer (Paperback)

About the Book

A cupid doll comes to life and offers romantic assistance to A.J., a teenage photographer suffering from unrequited love.

Book Synopsis

From the Newbery Honor author of Hope Was Here, comes a delightful story overflowing with funny, stylish writing.

"Bauer's buoyant narrative will elicit chuckles as it delivers its message (thwonk!) with the accuracy of a well-aimed arrow from Cupid."--Publishers Weekly
"Bauer's forcefully funny writing remains stylish from start to finish."--BCCB
"This wacky ride through affairs of the heart never grows predictable!"--Kirkus Reviews

Be careful what you wish for!

Imagine having a personal cupid--an actual winged being--pop into your life and offer to make your dreams come true. There's one catch. He can help you in only one way: artistically, academically, or romantically. That's what happens to aspiring photographer Allison Jean (A. J.) McCreary. A. J. knows she should concentrate on getting into a top-notch art school, but she's spent five torturous months obsessed with handsome hunk, Peter Terris. And with just one shot from the cupid's bow--thwonk! A. J. will have the undying devotion of handsome Peter . . . forever.

Review Quotes

Praise for Thwonk

"Bauer's buoyant narrative will elicit chuckles as it delivers its message (thwonk!) with the accuracy of a well-aimed arrow from Cupid."--Publishers Weekly

"Bauer's forcefully funny writing remains stylish from start to finish."--BCCB

Praise for Joan Bauer

"Full of fabulous and somewhat flamoyant characters, witty dialogue and memorable scenes . . . Bauer's best yet."--School Library Journal, starred review on Rules of the Road

"Rich with engaging characters, a light love interest, and dramatic tension in a well-paced plot, this is another great read from Bauer."--School Library Journal on Backwater

"When it comes to creating strong, idependent, and funny teenaged female characters, Bauer is in a class by herself."--School Library Journal, starred review on Hope Was Here

"This laugh-out-loud story is a delight . . . Ellie proves herself an all-around winner. So is Max and so is this book."--School Library Journal, starred review on Squashed

About the Author

Joan Bauer is the author of numerous books for young readers. She received a Newbery Honor Medal for Hope Was Here, and the L.A. Times Book Prize for Rules of the Road. The Christopher Award was given to both Hope was Here and Close to Famous, which also received the Schneider Family Book Award. Joan is the recipient of numerous state awards voted by readers. School Library Journal says, "When it comes to creating strong, independent, and funny characters, Bauer is in a class by herself." Joan Bauer lives in Brooklyn, New York.