Jerk, California
written by Jonathan Friesen and published by Speak, an imprint of Penguin Group
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After graduating from high school, Sam/Jack begins a cross country quest to learn the truth about his dead father and embraces his inherited Tourette Syndrome. With the help of an old family friend, a quirky car and girlfriend who has troubles of her own, he finds his way to maturity.
Awards Won
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Schneider Family Book Award
¾«¶«´«Ã½The Schneider Family Book Awards honor an author or illustrator for a book that embodies an artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences.
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2009 - Winner(s) |
