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An eleven-year-old boy is puzzled by the attention he gets from girls in his school.
Quick Summary
If you've got a kid around 10-13 who's starting to notice the opposite sex but isn't quite sure what to make of it, this one's for them. Hunky Dory follows an eleven-year-old boy who suddenly finds himself getting attention from girls at school, and he has absolutely no clue how to handle it the confusion and awkwardness are painfully relatable and pretty hilarious. Jean Ure has a real gift for writing from a kid's perspective without making it feel forced or overly sweet, and there's enough humor throughout to keep even reluctant readers turning pages. It's set in the UK but the middle school drama translates perfectly, and the emotional stuff feels genuine without being preachy. Parents will appreciate that it's age-appropriate and lighthearted, though there's some mild "what if a girl likes me?" anxiety that many kids this age deal with. If your kid enjoyed something like Diary of a Wimpy Kid or just wants a quick, funny read about navigating friendships and growing up, they'd probably like this one too.