Spinelli, Jerry

Dead Wednesday

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ISBN 13:
9780593425848
author:
Spinelli, Jerry
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Random House Inc
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
21 x 13.9 centimetres (0.25 kg)
Genre:
Children's, Fiction, School,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£8.40

Description

On Dead Wednesday, every eighth grader in Amber Springs is assigned the name and identity of a teenager who died a preventable death in the past year. For Worm Tarnauer, this day feels different from all others. He's been given the name and identity of Becca Finch, 17, car crash victim. As he navigates his new role, Worm discovers that letting Becca into his head is about to change everything. This story is a powerful exploration of mortality, friendship, and self-discovery. It's a day when the boundaries between reality and invisibility blur, and the unexpected becomes the norm. With its unique premise and heartfelt narrative, Dead Wednesday is a moving and thought-provoking novel that will resonate with a broad range of readers. Jerry Spinelli's masterful storytelling brings this unforgettable day to life, revealing the complexities of human emotions and the transformative power of connection.

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