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Well, That Was Awkward

Well, That Was Awkward

Published in
2017
3.91
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Description

Gracie has never felt like this before. One day, she suddenly can't breathe, can't walk,can't anythingand the reason is standing right there in front of her, all tall and weirdly good-looking: A.J.But it turns out A.J. likes not Gracie but Gracie's beautiful best friend, Sienna. Obviously Gracie is happy for Sienna. Super happy! She helps Sienna compose the best texts, responding to A.J.'s surprisingly funny and appealing texts, just as if she were Sienna. Because Gracie is fine. Always! She's had lots of practice being the sidekick, second-best.It's all good. Well, almost all. She's trying.Funny and tender, Well, That Was Awkward goes deep into the heart of middle school, and finds that even with all the heartbreak, there can be explosions of hope and moments of perfecthappiness.From the Hardcover edition.
Age
10-14
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
288 pages

Why to read

  • Relatable characters
  • Humorous dialogue
  • Realistic portrayal of middle school
  • Explores themes of friendship and self-discovery