*Penguin Random House/Knopf Publishers sent me this advanced copy of the next Jerry Spinelli novel. The title will be released on August 3, 2021. It had been quite awhile since I had read a Spinelli story so I was looking forward to it.
What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
*Eighth grader Worm, has spent his life trying NOT to be seen.
*He has taken a back seat to his best friend Eddie, and he is fine with that. Or so he thought.
*Each year, the eighth graders experience "Dead Wednesday". They are assigned the identity of a person who has died during the last year. Each student becomes "invisible" for the day.
*For most kids, it is a "free" day and they can do what they want because they are "invisible".
*Worm is hoping for that kind of day, but when he is assigned to be Laura Finch, a seventeen year old who died in a car crash; his "Dead Wednesday" becomes something completely different.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
*The plot of "Dead Wednesday" was unique and interesting premise.
*As I was reading, I was reminded how every Spinelli story is a bit off the regular route.
*I was intrigued by the premise, but the further I got into the story, the less interested I became.
*For some reason, I wasn't drawn to any of the characters and wasn't able to connect with them.
*There are several important themes and life lessons presented throughout the story and would make for great discussions.
Who Should Read It:
Who Should Read It:
*In my opinion, I think this Spinelli novel would be best suited for readers in grades five and six. Middle-school readers would probably be the best audience for the adventures of Worm and his Dead Wednesday. Happy Reading!
Rating: 3 STARS out of 5 Stars
Rating: 3 STARS out of 5 Stars
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