Alan Cole Is Not a Coward

Perfect for fans of Tim Federle and Gary Schmidt, this is a hilarious and poignant tale about the trials of middle school when you're coming of age--and coming out.

Alan Cole can't stand up to his cruel brother, Nathan. He can't escape the wrath of his demanding father, who thinks he's about as exceptional as a goldfish. And--scariest of all--he can't let the cute boy across the cafeteria know he has a crush on him.

But when Nathan discovers Alan's secret, his older brother announces a high-stakes round of Cole vs. Cole. Each brother must complete seven nearly impossible tasks; whoever finishes the most wins the game. If Alan doesn't want to be outed to all of Evergreen Middle School, he's got to become the most well-known kid in school, get his first kiss, and stand up to Dad. Alan's determined to prove--to Nathan, to the world, to himself--that this goldfish can learn to swim.

May the best Cole win.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Published: 09/05/2017
ISBN: 9780062567024
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.80w x 1.20d

Review Citations: School Library Journal 06/01/2017
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2017
Kirkus Reviews Fall Preview 08/15/2017 pg. 49
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2017 pg. 96
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2018 - Superior,Well Above Average

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 196405 / Alan Cole Is Not a Coward
Reading Level: 4.5 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 8