Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie cover

Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie

Author: Lubar, David

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades Plus (MG+ 6 and up)
Book Level 3.8
Points 9.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 63778
Points per Word 0.000141
Page Count 279
Points per Page 0.032258

Description

While navigating his first year of high school and awaiting the birth of his new baby brother, Scott loses old friends and gains some unlikely new ones as he hones his skills as a writer.

Quick Summary

Looking for a fresh, funny story about the chaos of freshman year? "Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie" follows Scott as he starts high school, juggles a new baby brother on the way, and discovers his voice through the school newspaper. The diary-like entries are packed with sarcasm, honest observations, and enough teenage mishaps to keep even the most reluctant reader turning pages. Parents will appreciate that the humor never gets mean, the language stays mild, and the story gently explores friendship, family, and self-discovery without heavy drama. Kids who love realistic, laugh-out-loud school stories especially those who enjoy the journal format of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" will find a kindred spirit in Scott's witty take on grades, crushes, and cafeteria politics. The book's short chapters and quick pace make it a great pick for anyone who thinks reading is a chore but still wants a story that feels like it was written just for them.