Mercy on These Teenage Chimps

On his thirteenth birthday, Ronnie woke up feeling like a chimp-all long armed, big eared, and gangly. He's been muddling through each gawky day since. Now his best friend, Joey, has turned thirteen, too-and after Joey humiliates himself in front of a cute girl, he climbs a tree and refuses to come down. So Ronnie sets out to woo the girl on Joey's behalf. After all, teenage chimps have to stick together.Acclaimed author Gary Soto tells a fun and touching story about friendship, understanding, and the painful insecurities of being thirteen.

About the author

Gary Soto's first book for young readers, Baseball in April and Other Stories, won the California Library Association's Beatty Award and was named an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. He has since published many novels, short stories, plays, and poetry collections for adults and young people. He lives in Berkeley, California. Visit his website at garysoto.com.

Summary

On his thirteenth birthday, Ronnie woke up feeling like a chimp—all long armed, big eared, and gangly. He's been muddling through each gawky day since. Now his best friend, Joey, has turned thirteen, too—and after Joey humiliates himself in front of a cute girl, he climbs a tree and refuses to come down. So Ronnie sets out to woo the girl on Joey's behalf. After all, teenage chimps have to stick together.
Acclaimed author Gary Soto tells a fun and touching story about friendship, understanding, and the painful insecurities of being thirteen.

Additional text

"[A] lighthearted, off-beat slice of life . . . Breezy and entertaining."--Kirkus Reviews
"This rollicking novel about the painful beginnings of adolescence should have wide appeal."--The Horn Book

Product details

• Authors: Gary Soto
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.03.2008
• EAN: 9780152062156
• ISBN: 978-0-15-206215-6
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 127 mm x 178 mm x 11 mm
• Weight: 113 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Romance / General *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Friendship *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Dating & Sex *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Humorous / General *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Violence *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Depression *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Boys & Men *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Prejudice & Racism *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Pregnancy *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Coming of Age *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Runaways *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Science Fiction / Romance, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Hispanic & Latino