Honestly Elliott (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781547606252)

Schneider Family Book Award: Best Middle Grade Honor Book!

Highly-acclaimed author of Caterpillar Summer, Gillian McDunn explores boyhood in a funny, big-hearted story about a kid trying to find the best way to be his best self.

Elliott isn't sure where he fits in. Ever since his best friend moved away and his dad and stepmom announced the arrival of their new baby, he's been feeling invisible. Plus his dad just doesn't seem to understand what having ADHD really feels like, or why cooking is the one activity where Elliott's mind clicks into place.

When he's paired with the super smart and popular Maribel for a school project, Elliott worries she'll be just another person who underestimates him. But Maribel is also looking for a new way to show others her true self and this project could be the chance they've both been waiting for. Sometimes the least likely friends help you see a new side to things . . . and sometimes you have to make a few mistakes before you figure out what's right.

Acclaim for Caterpillar Summer
An Indies Introduce Pick
A Texas Bluebonnet Selection
A Parents Best Book of the Year
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year
An Amazon Best Book of the Year

Author: Gillian McDunn
ISBN-10: 1547606258
ISBN-13: 9781547606252
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2022
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.80h x 5.80w x 1.20d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.3
Point Value: 7
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 514124 / Honestly Elliott

Award: Schneider Family Book Award - Honor Book

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2022
Publishers Weekly 01/24/2022
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2022
Booklist 03/01/2022 pg. 56
School Library Journal 04/01/2022 pg. 137
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2022 - Superior,Well Above Average