8th Grade Superzero

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By Olugbemisola Rhuday Perkovich
Publisher Scholastic, Incorporated - (Arthur A. Levine Books)
8th Grade Superzero
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In this terrific debut, a Brooklyn middleschooler finds the superhero within himself thanks to old friends, new dreams, and a pair of magical Dora the Explorer sneakers. Ever since a deeply unfortunate incident earlier this year, Reggies been known as Pukey McKnight at his highintensity Brooklyn middle school. He wants to turn his image around, but he has other things on his mind as well his father, whos out of a job; his best friends, Ruthie and Joe C.; his former best friend Donovan, whos now become a jerk; and of course, the beautiful Mialonie. The elections for school president are coming up, but with his notorious nickname and nothing social status, Reggie wouldnt stand a chance, if he even had the courage to run. (CONT.)

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79628 words79,628 words
272 pages272 pages
Lexile 640LLexile 640L
Grade 4 to 9Grade 4 to 9
Age 9-14Age 9-14
Published 2010Published 2010

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Book ISBN:

9780545096768

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