Falling Over Sideways
Falling Over Sideways by Jordan Sonnenblick is a reprint edition published by Scholastic Press in 2016, featuring 257 pages in English. This novel follows Claire, a young girl navigating the challenges of adolescence, where her life feels like a joke that no one else finds funny. As she grapples with mean classmates and a lack of understanding at home, her world is turned upside down when a sudden medical emergency involving her father forces her to confront the seriousness of life.
Readers will find a blend of humor and honesty as Claire learns to cope with her family’s struggles while trying to reclaim her sense of joy. The narrative explores themes of family, friendship, and the complexities of growing up, all set against the backdrop of school and social dynamics. Through Claire’s journey, the story highlights the importance of resilience and finding laughter even in difficult times, making it a relatable read for those interested in young adult fiction focused on coming-of-age experiences.
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A new hilarious, honest, and hopeful novel from the author of Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie
It’s not easy being Claire. (Really.)Claire’s life is a joke . . . but she’s not laughing. While her friends seem to be leaping forward, she’s dancing in the same place. The mean girls at school are living up to their mean name, and there’s a boy, Ryder, who’s just as bad, if not worse. And at home, nobody’s really listening to her — if anything, they seem to be more in on the joke than she is.Then into all of this (not-very-funny-to-Claire) comedy comes something intense and tragic — while her dad is talking to her at the kitchen table, he falls over with a medical emergency. Suddenly the joke has become very serious — and the only way Claire, her family, and her friends are going to get through it is if they can find a way to make it funny again.
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