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by Gary Soto (Author)
On his thirteenth birthday, Ronnie woke up feeling like a chimp--all long armed, big eared, and gangly. He's been muddling through each gawky day since. Now his best friend, Joey, has turned thirteen, too--and after Joey humiliates himself in front of a cute girl, he climbs a tree and refuses to come down. So Ronnie sets out to woo the girl on Joey's behalf. After all, teenage chimps have to stick together.
Acclaimed author Gary Soto tells a fun and touching coming of age story about friendship, understanding, and the painful insecurities of being thirteen.
What happens when your best friend won't come down from a tree--and it's all up to you to save him?
- Best Friends Stick Together: Ronnie is on a mission to help his friend Joey, who has taken up residence in the neighborhood tree after a disastrous encounter with a cute girl.
- Middle School Humor: A hilarious and heartfelt look at the awkwardness of being thirteen, from feeling like a gangly chimp with long arms and big ears to navigating social disasters.
- An Awkward First Crush: When Joey is humiliated, Ronnie has to play Cupid and win over the girl on his best friend's behalf--a truly cringeworthy mission.
- A Heartwarming Read: Perfect for kids and tweens, this funny story celebrates the kind of friendship that gets you through the most embarrassing moments of growing up.
Number of Pages: 160
Dimensions: 0.41 x 7.03 x 4.97 IN
Publication Date: September 18, 2023
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Mercy on These Teenage Chimps
Interest Level: Upper Middle Grades, 6 and up
Reading Level: 4.9
Point Value: 4
