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Ginger Kid: Mostly True Tales from a Former Nerd

by Steve HOFSTETTER
336p. photos. Abrams/Amulet. Mar. 2018. Tr $18.99. ISBN 9781419728709.
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Gr 7 Up—YouTube star Hofstetter takes readers back into a time that is the most difficult: high school. In this memoir, he details his journey from public school to getting into an elite private school and trying to find his way during his formative teenage years. From having his first girlfriend and learning the ins and outs of dating, to finding new friends in his new school, Hofstetter never misses a beat, mixing humor with more serious issues, such as bullying and standing up for oneself. For those who are ready to graduate from "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" who want to see a self-proclaimed nerd progress in life, this is a welcome next choice.
VERDICT Told in tales of foibles and triumphs, this book is a positive example of perseverance for large high school and public library collections.
Reviewed by Mitchell Berman, Zion-Benton Public Library, IL , Feb 01, 2018

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