Homeroom Diaries

Patterson, James; Papademetriou, Lisa

ISBN 10: 0606383166 ISBN 13: 9780606383165

Publisher: Turtleback Books, 2016

Synopsis

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Margaret Cuckoo Clarke recently had a brief stay in a mental institution following an emotional breakdown, but she's turning over a new leaf with her Happiness Project. She's determined to beat down the bad vibes of the Haters, the Terror Teachers, and all of the trials and tribulations of high school by writing and drawing in her diary. And when life gets really tough, she works through her own moments of uncertainty through imaginary conversations with her favorite literary characters. Cuckoo's also got a nearly impossible mission: she, along with her misfit band of self-deprecating friends who call themselves the Freakshow decide to bridge the gap between warring cliques and bring the Nations together. Not everyone is so willing to join hands and get along, but Cuckoo never stops smiling until one of her closest friends, pushed to desperation by a Hater prank, decides that enough is enough.

About this title

About the Author:

James Patterson has had more "New York Times" bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to "Guinness World Records." Since his first novel won the Edgar Award in 1977 James Patterson's books have sold more than 300 million copies. He is the author of the Alex Cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twenty-five years, including "Kiss the Girls "and "Along Came a Spider." He writes full-time and lives in Florida with his family.

Review:

"Cuckoo is a well-developed and accessible protagonist.... Fans of the popular "diary fiction" genre (as well as those simply looking for an approachable and quick read) will find much to enjoy here." ""School Library Journal"""

"Patterson brings the misfit theme of "Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life" and its sequels into edgier territory in this illustrated novel ... filled with drily funny dialogue balloons and captions." ""Publishers Weekly """

About this edition

• Publisher: Turtleback Books
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0606383166
• ISBN 13: 9780606383165
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 272