<b>The <i>New York Post</i> praised <i>Twerp</i> as “reminiscent of <i>The Perks of Being a Wallflower</i>.”<i>Finding the Worm</i> is a sequel that stands on its own—an unforgettable coming-of-age story about life, loss, and friendship. Perfect for fans of<i>The Sandlot</i> and readers who love books by Jennifer L. Holm, Andrew Clements, and Rebecca Stead.</b><br><br><i>It’s not a test unless you can fail!</i><br><br>Trouble always seems to find thirteen-year-old Julian Twerski. He’s being framed for something he didn’t do, has insulted the girl he likes, and is trying to help a friend with cancer. He has some tough choices ahead, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Sometimes life just isn’t fair. But fair or not, the real question is: Will Julian be able to fix things?<br><b></b><br><b>Praise for <i>Finding the Worm</i>:</b><br><b></b><br>“Movingly depicts a steadfast friendship. . . . Outstanding.”<b> —<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, Starred</b><br><br>“Mark Goldblatt writes with humor and heart—his words stick with you like a best friend.”<b> —Chris Grabenstein,</b><i>New York Times</i><b> bestselling author</b><br><b></b><br>“Difficult questions about life and death are explored, offering no easy answers. Fans of<i>Twerp </i>will delight in this new tale of friendship with a touch of baseball.”<b> —</b><i>Booklist</i><br><b></b><br>“An excellent companion to <i>Twerp</i>, this novel also stands alone.”<b> —</b><i>School Library Journal</i>