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Zen and the Art of Faking It

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By Jordan Sonnenblick
Publisher Scholastic, Incorporated - (Scholastic Press)
Zen and the Art of Faking It
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From masterfully funny and poignant Jordan Sonnenblick, a story that will have everyone searching for their inner Zen. When eighthgrader San Lee moves to a new town and a new school for the umpteenth time, he doesnt try to make new friends or be a loner or play cool. Instead he sits back and devises a plan to be totally different. When he accidentally answers too many questions in World History on Zen (only because he just had Ancient Religions two schools ago) all heads turn and San has his answer hes a Zen Master. And just when he thinks everyone (including the cute girl he cant stop thinking about) is on to him, everyone believes him . . . in a major Zen way.

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46802 words46,802 words
272 pages272 pages
Lexile 780LLexile 780L
Grade 7 to H+Grade 7 to H+
Age 12-18Age 12-18
Published 2007Published 2007

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Book ISBN:

9780439837071

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