“Clarke artfully twists together LGBTQ concerns and disability issues with self-esteem, respect, and compassion. This book is a current-day Beverly Cleary or Judy Blume, delving into issues faced by kids, like bullying and tolerance, but with an issue experienced by many kids today.” San Francisco Book Review
Description
A Transformer is a robot in disguise. Liv is a boy in disguise. It’s that simple. Liv knows he was always meant to
be a boy, but with his new school’s terrible dress code, he can’t even wear pants. Only Skirts. Operation: Pants
Project begins! The only way for Liv to get what he wants is to go after it himself. But to Liv, this isn’t just a
mission to change the school policy—it’s a mission to change his life. Ant that’s a pretty big deal.
Awardwnning
author Cat Clarke makes her middlegrade
debut with this hilarious and heartfelt underdog story.
Liv may not be an alienfighting
robot, but he is fighting to make the world a better place…one leg at a time.
Praise
“Clarke artfully twists together LGBTQ concerns and disability issues with self-esteem, respect, and compassion. This book is a current-day Beverly Cleary or Judy Blume, delving into issues faced by kids, like bullying and tolerance, but with an issue experienced by many kids today.” San Francisco Book Review
“Without a doubt, The Pants Project is a good book, for kids or adults. It’s also a great reminder that adolescence is hard, kids are mean, support is key—and it’s all wrapped up in a wise, self-aware preteen you’ll enjoy meeting.” South Florida Gay News
“A tale that unabashedly affirms the importance of accepting and celebrating differences…A fine addition to LGBTQ children’s literature.” Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“A wonderfully sweet middle grade story with a satisfying ending…The hopeful tone makes it easier for readers to grapple with the serious issues discussed, and the happy-ever-after ending will not fail to satisfy.” School Library Journal
“Liv is the perfect hero…Through The Pants Project, Liv learns important lessons about friendship and the importance of staying true to yourself—takeaways every kid can relate to.” M. G. Hennessey, author of the critically acclaimed Other Boy
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Release Date | March 1, 2017 |
| Release Date Machine | 1488326400 |
| Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
| Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
| Categories | Children's Books, Growing Up & Facts of Life, Geography & Cultures, Children/YA, Children 8-12, Fiction - All, Fiction - Child |
Author Bio
Cat Clarke is the bestselling, award-winning author of novels for teens and young adults. She was born in Zambia, brought up in Edinburgh and Yorkshire, and attended university in Edinburgh. Now a full-time writer, she was previously an editor at Scholastic UK, where she worked on nonfiction bestsellers.
Narrator Bio
Julia Whelan is a novelist, screenwriter, lifelong actor, and multiple award-winning audiobook narrator. She graduated with a degree in English and creative writing from Middlebury College and Oxford University. She is a former child actor who has appeared in multiple films and television shows.
Overview
A Transformer is a robot in disguise. Liv is a boy in disguise. It’s that simple. Liv knows he was always meant to
be a boy, but with his new school’s terrible dress code, he can’t even wear pants. Only Skirts. Operation: Pants
Project begins! The only way for Liv to get what he wants is to go after it himself. But to Liv, this isn’t just a
mission to change the school policy—it’s a mission to change his life. Ant that’s a pretty big deal.
Awardwnning
author Cat Clarke makes her middlegrade
debut with this hilarious and heartfelt underdog story.
Liv may not be an alienfighting
robot, but he is fighting to make the world a better place…one leg at a time.
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