No. of pages 102
Published: 2014
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"Dork in Disguise" by Carol Gorman follows the story of a middle school boy named Kelsey who struggles with his identity and self-esteem. Known as a "dork," Kelsey is constantly worried about fitting in with his peers. When he finds an opportunity to reinvent himself through a new style and attitude, he embraces the chance to reshape how others perceive him. However, the journey of self-discovery leads him to realize the importance of being true to oneself and the value of authentic friendships, highlighting themes of self-acceptance and the complexities of growing up. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book features in the following series: Dork, Harper Trophy .
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-6th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 102 pages in this book. This book was published in 2014 by Open Road Media Teen & Tween .
Carol Gorman is the author of many books for young readers, including two other Dork titles, "Dork on the Run" and "Dork in Disguise", and a series of books about a girl called Lizard Flanagan. Carol lives in Iowa, USA, with her husband, who is also a full-time writer.
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This book has been nominated for the following awards:
South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Junior Book
This book was recognised in the Junior Book category by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award.
Iowa Children's Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Iowa Children's Choice Award.
Sunshine State Young Reader's Award - Grades 3-5
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the Sunshine State Young Reader's Award.