16-year-old Alex decides to get even. His parents are separated, his father is dating his former third-grade teacher, and being 16 isn't easy, especially when it comes to girls. Instead of revenge though, Alex ends up in trouble with the law and is ordered to do community service at a senior center where he is assigned to Solomon Lewis, a difficult senior with a lot of gusto, advice for Alex, and a puzzling (yet colorful) Yiddish vocabulary. Eventually, the pair learn to deal with their past and each other in ways that are humorous, entertaining, and life-changing.
AwardsShort-listed for Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (Grades 6-8) 2010 and Iowa Teen Award 2011 and Black-Eyed Susan Award (High School) 2009 and Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award (Grades 6-8) 2010 and Green Mountain Book Award 2011.
Book InformationISBN 9780439757812
Author Jordan SonnenblickFormat Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Scholastic USPublisher Scholastic US