Never mind that Alan has two left feet, does not like girls, and might be developing feelings for a new boy at school. But all things come to a head when Alan's father asks that he take June Harrison to the upcoming Winter Dance. Yet buoyed by the support of his classmates and with his friends Zack and Madison by his side, Alan thinks he can withstand the bullying andjust maybebreak through to Ron. Alan can't tell his parents why he's really coming home with bruisesbecause they still don't know the truth about him. Ever since Alan revealed he's gay, Ron has been bullying Alan with relentless fury. This laugh-out-loud and poignant tale is perfect for fans of Gary Schmidt and Jerry Spinelli.
But now what? In this follow-up novel to Alan Cole Is Not a Coward, Eric Bell deftly explores with nuance and humor how the first step to complete self-acceptance may mean actually putting your feet on the dance floor. This is one of them.Produktbeschreibung To heartwarming cheer, Alan Cole came out to his school. Cook, There are books in this world that show us why it matters that we become our truest selves. Alan Cole is a complex character under pressure we want to discover his fate!" - Leslie Connor, author of Waiting for Normal, Crunch, and All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Alan Cole and his band of misfits from the Unstable Table are coming for both, with a story that's as important as it is entertaining, as thought-provoking as it is heartwarming, and as courageous as it is hilarious." - Brooks Benjamin, author of My Seventh-Grade Life in Tights "An alluring setup and deft portrayal of middle school friendships are highlights of this impressive debut.
Schmidt, Newbery Honor and Printz Honor author of Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy and The Wednesday Wars "No funny bone will go untickled, no heartstring untugged. Bell has written a compelling story that examines homophobic fathers and families and still manages to show Alan a way to see himself as a valuable member of a community-as an artist, even a brave artist." - Horn Book Magazine "There are books in this world that show us why it matters that we become our truest selves.
A strong debut." - School Library Journal "This book is the Labors of Hercules for the middle-school set, complete with underwear jokes. Schmidt's The Wednesday Wars and Okay for Now. "Alan Cole starts out as a coward but doesn't end as one in this harrowing but inspiring debut.The intensity of the family relationships is so effectively rendered that this book has the potential to appeal to older teens as well as a middle school audience." - Kirkus Reviews "With its well-developed characters, juxtaposition of supportive adult educators and aggressive parents, and message of hope, this novel feels like a contemporary version of Gary D.
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