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Description
Nine-year-old Martin has a busy year in the fourth grade as he tries to find his own identity, both at school and among his large and busy family.
Quick Summary
You'll quickly get drawn into Martin's wild fourth-grade year as he juggles a huge family, a quirky school project about poison ivy, and the hilarious idea of wearing eyebrow wigs to fit in. The story mixes silly gross-out moments like a sudden poison-ivy rash that leaves everyone laughing with the real worry of figuring out who you are when everyone's watching. Kids who love a mix of humor and heart, especially those who enjoy the chaotic school life of books like *Diary of a Wimpy Kid*, will find a lot to love here. Parents will appreciate the wholesome messages about being yourself, dealing with sibling chaos, and learning that mistakes can lead to unexpected friendships. At around 30,000 words, it's a quick but satisfying read, and the characters feel like kids you might actually know. If you're looking for a middle-grade story that's both funny and surprisingly tender, this one's a great pick.