# Stuck - Hardcover

by **Jennifer Swender** (Author)

**A coming-of-age story about a boy who is used to flying under the radar, and the classroom of kids determined to help him stand out. This touching friendship tale is the perfect read for fans of _Fish in a Tree_ and _Song for a Whale_.**

**"Austin's narration is conversational and observant." -_Publishers Weekly,_ Starred Review**

If Austin picked a color to describe his life, it would be _tumbleweed brown._ Austin doesn't like standing out. He's always the new kid, and there's no hiding his size. Plus, Austin has a secret: he struggles to read.

Then Austin meets Bertie, who is _razzmatazz._ Everything about Bertie is bursting! But the best part of his newest school is the Safety Squad, with their _laser lemon_ vests. Their easy confidence and leadership stand out in the coolest way. Even when things are not so vibrant and life at home makes Austin feel _pacific blue,_ for the first time, he wants to leave a mark. And the more Austin speaks up, the more he finds he may not be that different after all.

### Author Biography

**Jennifer Swender** was a classroom teacher for many years before turning to writing full-time. Her debut middle-grade novel _Solving for M_ won the 2020 Mathical Book Prize, the Georgia Children's Book Award, and the William Allen White Children's Book Award and was a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection and a finalist for the Land of Enchantment Book Award. Together with Paul DuBois Jacobs, she is also the author of many picture books and early chapter books. When she's not writing, Jennifer develops curriculum materials for students and teachers. She lives with her family in Massachusetts.

**Number of Pages:** 144

**Dimensions:** 0.71 x 8.35 x 5.67 IN

**Publication Date:** November 09, 2021

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Stuck

**Interest Level:** Middle Grades, 4-8

**Reading Level:** 4.6

**Point Value:** 4

## Details

- **Price:** 16.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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