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It's the 1970s, and Lucy can’t imagine anything worse than being a giant with the last name of Small . . . unless it’s entering junior high: a whole new set of kids with the same old jokes. Even worse, her dad has headed out of town to “find himself.” At least she still has Jake, the friend... read more
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Summary edit
In 1977, best friends Lucy Small, a seventh grader from Wilmington, Delaware, who is five feet ten inches tall, and Jake Little, a dwarf, try unsuccessfully to go unnoticed during their first year of Junior high school.
Characters/People edit
- Lucy Small: the narrator of the book. She was somehow taller than any other girls in school. her best friend was Jake, she was really tall and Jake was a "dwarf". Her dad went away to "find himself". She and her mom spend the day together.
- Jake Little: Jake was Lucy's best friend. He was a "dwarf". His dad went away and married someone else; so his mom went out dating with Frank. Jake didn't like Frank, because he was afraid that Frank would replace his dad. Jake argued with his mom a lot about that.
- Gary Geary: Gary was Lucy's and Jake's new best friend at Caesar Rodney Junior High. His family had a lot of problems. His dad was a alcoholic, his mom drunk and smoked everyday. He had three brothers, one dead, one went to the Air Force, and one in jail; so he was the only one made income for his family by mechanic. He got hold back because of failing classes and didn't go to school much. Lucy and Jake tried to help him out.
- Mr. Otis: He was the grave-digger. Lucy and Jake watched him dig holes, but really afraid of him. But deep down inside, he was more than just a grave-digger.
- Cheryl Egby: She was Lucy friend, wasn't really nice. She was the kind of kid that has the words "born to win" stamped across her forehead.
- Billy Stratton: captain of the basketball team of Caesar Rodney Junior High. He coached Lucy played basketball.
- Kwame Thompson: He was Lucy's new friend. He liked to sew and cook.
Quotes edit
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“It's true what they say: you gotta laugh, or all you do is cry.”
Lucy Small
Setting & Locations edit
First Sentence edit
When we were little, my best friend Jake ans i saw eye to eye.
Table of Contents edit
Prologue
The Dog Days
Small Joy
A Sleepless Night
Enough Cole Slaw to Go Around
Labor Day
It Begins
The Runt
The Truant
The Littlest Trooper
Settling In
Picture Postcards
Tricks and Treats
Basketball Jones
Team Spirit
Snow Beanie
Everything but the Oink
To the Rescue
In the Slammer
Grounded
Our Day in Court
The School Day
Epilogue
Themes & Symbolism edit
- Friendship: Friendship helps people especially children overcome tough time in their life. without friendship, some people could fall into the deep hole of desperation.
- School: Describe this theme.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Sally Nemeth (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Alfred A.Knopf
Country: United States of America
Publication Date: 2006
ISBN: 0-375-83458-3
Page Count: 260
Publisher: Alfred A.Knopf
Country: United States of America
Publication Date: 2006
ISBN: 0-375-83458-3
Page Count: 260
Notes for Parents edit
Reading Level: Young Adultsthe reality of school when new student have to face. Friendship can help children overcome anything.
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