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Reading Metrics

Grade Level Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level 3.8
Points 6.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 45567
Points per Word 0.000132
Page Count 228
Points per Page 0.026316

Description

This is the further adventures of Jason Herkimer as he tries to cope with three important things in his life: his relationship with Marceline McAllister, his peer group, and his burgeoning sexuality.

Quick Summary

Jerry Spinelli crafts a raw, honest exploration of teenage relationships where Jason battles friendship drama, first love butterflies, and figuring out who he really is during one unforgettable school year. Readers will devour the authentic teenage voice, laugh-out-loud moments, and the kind of emotional truth that makes growing up feel a little less confusing. If your kid loves other Spinelli classics like "Maniac Magee" or enjoys realistic contemporary YA about identity and belonging, they'll be hooked. This book is perfect for high schoolers in grades 9-12 who want a story that feels like their own messy, beautiful life On the Trail of the Vikings in Britain page.