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.
--Leslie Connor, author of Waiting for Normal, Crunch, and All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Published: 09/04/2018
ISBN: 9780062567048
Pages: 288
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 7.55h x 5.20w x 0.60d
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 196405 / Alan Cole Is Not a Coward
Reading Level: 4.5 /
Interest Level: Middle Grade /
Point Value: 8