



If middle school were a race, Joseph Friedman wouldn’t even be in last place-he’d be on the sidelines. "Just read it! Diana Harmon Asher has written a witty, observant, and sensitive novel for kids, as well as a delight for the adults in their lives." - Susan Isaacs, New York Times bestselling author "Diana Harmon Asher tells an entertaining story about a boy picking his way through the potholes and pitfalls of puberty, with a little help from his friends." - Richard Peck, Newbery Medal winner Schmidt, Printz Honor winner and two-time Newbery Honor winner You will cheer when this kid embraces ‘Do your best’ and shows it to be a ringing call to nothing less than Triumph.” - Gary D. “This is a splendid novel that I read in one sitting. Parents' Choice Award, Fiction, Recommended
