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From the Series The Alternative

  • Interest Level: Grade 6 - Grade 12
  • Reading Level: Grade 4

When Jessica is diagnosed with social anxiety disorder, she finally understands why her best friend is her dog and why she breaks out in a sweat whenever she interacts with others. She hopes a fresh start at Rondo Alternative High School will help. Joining the manga club seems like a good move—especially since quirky, quiet Dylan is a member. Can a kindred spirit help her work through her anxiety? Can she overcome her fear and make some real friends?

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Interest Level Grade 6 - Grade 12
Reading Level Grade 4
Genre High/Low, Young Adult
Copyright 2014
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint Darby Creek ™
Language English
Number of Pages 104
Publication Date 2014-08-01
Reading Counts! Level 4.5
Text Type Fiction
BISACS YAF011000, YAF058110, YAF058060
Dewey [Fic]
Dimensions 5.25 x 7.5
Lexile 740
ATOS Reading Level 4.9
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 166374
Accelerated Reader® Points 2.0
Features Author/Illustrator biography

Author: Patrick Jones

Patrick Jones lives in Minneapolis and is the author of many novels including the Support and Defend series. A former librarian, Jones received lifetime achievement awards from the American Library Association and the Catholic Library Association.