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Reading age
8-12
Genre
Realistic Fiction
Publisher
Henry Holt and Co. BYR Paperbacks
Publication date
April 22, 2025
Ming Lee is starting middle school, and he wants nothing more than to fit in. But with a loser haircut like his and clothes from the thrift store, that dream is starting to fade in the distance. Despite these challenges, he is determined to change things and become the cool kid, using a little mischief to achieve this despite his dad’s constant warnings not to cause trouble.
I enjoyed this book so much that I read it in one sitting. It has been a while since I read a middle school comedy graphic novel, so I was delighted to read this one. In my opinion, Ming Lee was a pretty average kid—just a normal boy who wanted to fit in. However, I liked him better with his bowl cut. His friends seem like friendly guys with whom I would love to be friends. Overall, I recommend this book to anyone looking for a good read.
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