I am a huge fan of Gary Paulsen, author of Hatchet, Gone to the Woods, and many other amazing books. This very short, realistic fiction story was unique and charming. Six middle school boys end up locked down in the boys' bathroom during a weather emergency. All six have very different personalities. (Think Breakfast Club.) Our main character, Jordan, who tells the story, has some social anxiety but covers it up with the class clown routine. There is one boy who has just started school - he is a quite anxious and has a stuffed cat peeking out of his bag. The class overacheiver Reagan is there, as is the misunderstood underacheivingTaylor, and Mason, the smart kid who ruins every grading curve with his high scores. And add to that mix my favorite - Devon - who never engages the group and just jams on his air guitar in the corner the entire time. It was funny and sweet as they learn more about each other, bond, and become friends. (FIC PAUL)
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