Actor and debut author Maulik Pancholy is the perfect narrator for this story inspired by his own experiences. In response to a bully at school, 12-year-old Rahul tries to prove that he is the best at something. While his family and his best friend, Chelsea, unconditionally support and love him, it takes some hilarious failures before Rahul comes to accept himself—a non-athletic, possibly OCD “mathlete” who thinks he might be gay. From the snickering, scornful voice of the middle school football hero to the colorful distinct personalities of all the Indian adults in his extended family, Pancholy brings heart to each character. Rahul’s voice has an endearing energy and eager sincerity that pull listeners into his uplifting search for identity. S.C. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine
Stonewall Honor Book!
From award-winning actor Maulik Pancholy comes a hilarious and heartfelt middle grade debut about a gay Indian American boy coming into his own. One of Time Out's “LGBTQ+ books for kids to read during Pride Month”, this is perfect for fans of Tim Federle's Nate series.
Rahul Kapoor is heading into seventh grade in a small town in Indiana. The start of middle school is making him feel increasingly anxious, so his favorite person in the whole world, his grandfather, Bhai, gives him some well-meaning advice: Find one thing you're really good at and become the BEST at it.
Those four little words sear themselves into Rahul's brain. While he's not quite sure what that special thing is, he is convinced that once he finds it, bullies like Brent Mason will stop torturing him at school. And he won't be worried about staring too long at his classmate Justin Emery. With his best friend, Chelsea, by his side, Rahul is ready to crush this challenge.... But what if he discovers he isn't the best at anything?
Funny, charming, and incredibly touching, this is a story about friendship, family, and the courage it takes to live your truth.
This middle grade debut follows Rahul Kapoor, a gay Indian American boy, as he navigates the start of seventh grade and the anxiety that comes with it.
With the advice of his grandfather, Rahul sets out to find one thing he's really good at, hoping it will stop bullies like Brent Mason from torturing him at school.
But what happens when he discovers he isn't the best at anything? .
HarperCollins 2024
Stonewall Honor Book!
From award-winning actor Maulik Pancholy comes a hilarious and heartfelt middle grade debut about a gay Indian American boy coming into his own. One of Time Out's “LGBTQ+ books for kids to read during Pride Month”, this is perfect for fans of Tim Federle's Nate series.
Rahul Kapoor is heading into seventh grade in a small town in Indiana. The start of middle school is making him feel increasingly anxious, so his favorite person in the whole world, his grandfather, Bhai, gives him some well-meaning advice: Find one thing you're really good at and become the BEST at it.
Those four little words sear themselves into Rahul's brain. While he's not quite sure what that special thing is, he is convinced that once he finds it, bullies like Brent Mason will stop torturing him at school. And he won't be worried about staring too long at his classmate Justin Emery. With his best friend, Chelsea, by his side, Rahul is ready to crush this challenge.... But what if he discovers he isn't the best at anything?
Funny, charming, and incredibly touching, this is a story about friendship, family, and the courage it takes to live your truth.
This middle grade debut follows Rahul Kapoor, a gay Indian American boy, as he navigates the start of seventh grade and the anxiety that comes with it.
With the advice of his grandfather, Rahul sets out to find one thing he's really good at, hoping it will stop bullies like Brent Mason from torturing him at school.
But what happens when he discovers he isn't the best at anything? .
HarperCollins 2024
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Product Details
BN ID: | 2940170326037 |
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Publisher: | HarperCollins |
Publication date: | 10/08/2019 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
Sales rank: | 720,277 |
Age Range: | 8 - 12 Years |
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