Fourth Grade Journey

A Fourth Grade Teacher's Journey Through the World of Books

Sunday, May 22, 2022

Worser by Jennifer Ziegler

How I Heard About It:
*This middle-grade novel came to me via #bookexpedition.  This is a group of educators/readers that share arcs and novels with each other while promoting the love of reading and books online.  I was excited to read based on reviews and the awesome cover.  


What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:

*William Wyatt Orser, is twelve years old and a social outcast.  

*He has been known as Worser for longer than anyone can remember.  This may be because he loves words and working with them.  

*Worser is use to his predictable life with his predictable mother, but all this changes when she has a stroke.  

*After his aunt moves in to help with things, Worser finds himself lost and searching for something new and meaningful.

*This may come in the form of a "literary" club that he forms with other outcasts from school.


What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
*This was an enjoyable and satisfying read.

*I so enjoyed Worser and found him to be both funny and endearing.  

*The relationship between Worser and his mother was heartwarming and touching.  

*The characters from school in which surrounded Worser, were unique, refreshing, and thoughtful.

*As I read, I became the "cheering section" for this incredible young man and his success.  


Who Should Read It:
*I think readers in grades five and above would be the best audience for the middle-grade story.  If you know of young people who are draw to the world of books and words, this is the perfect story for them.  Happy Reading!  


Rating:
   4 STARS out of 5 Stars






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