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330 pp.
| Scholastic/Levine |
January, 2010 |
TradeISBN 978-0-545-09676-8$16.99
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4-6
As perennial loser Reggie McKnight gets involved in the school elections, he must also juggle his other commitments: his home life, the church youth group, the homeless shelter, and the big buddy program. The unwieldy length and some weak characterizations are offset by the novel's strengths: a likable protagonist, a positive message, and a nuanced exploration of spirituality and religion.