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9780545859370
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"To his friends at Greycliff Academy, Kirby seems to have it all: charm, brains, and a lucky streak that won't quit. He's also the notorious hero creating the snarky videos &lsquo, Good Reasons Not to Grow Up,&rsquo,which expose just how dumb adults can be. Why would any kid want to become one of them? But there's also a mystery about Kirby. And when his best friend, Raja, finds out his secret, Kirby, Raja, and their friends have to grow up fast and face the world head-on."
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Rezension(1): "〈a href=http://www.kirkusreviews.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/kirkus_logo.png alt=Kirkus border=0 /〉〈/a〉: September 15, 2020 Kirby Finn is a modern-day Robin Hood who is always looking out for the underdog. Kirby specializes in devising clever plans that empower kids to stand up to bullies and even rally the community together to save a friend's family business. To his classmates at prestigious Greycliff Academy, he's a hero. But like many heroes, Kirby harbors a painful secret. Despite a fierce loyalty to his friends, he dodges their questions about his family and home life. When the truth finally catches up to him, his friends learn the complicated reasons why he tries so hard to be heroic. Told with humor and authenticity, this book explores friendship dynamics, identity, and the uncertainty of the future. Kirby, his best friend, Raja, and their mutual crush, Kelly, all face their own challenges. Raja struggles to break free from his role as Kirby's sidekick, and Kelly finds strength from surviving an adverse situation in her past. The vibrant, dynamic, full-color panel work succeeds in highlighting the youthful irreverence of the characters and their antics. Wonderfully balanced, this story entertains while also introducing serious topics in an accessible way. Kirby and Kelly present White,Raja is biracial with a White mother and brown-skinned father, and there is diversity in the supporting cast. The highs and lows of growing up portrayed in an appealing, amusing, and heartfelt way. (author's note,sketches, drawings, and deleted scenes) (Graphic fiction. 9-12) COPYRIGHT(2020) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. "
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