176 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679885504
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Yearling Books
Publication date: 18 March 1997
Description
A modern classic from Newbery medalist Jerry Spinelli. Readers will devour this humorous glimpse of what jocks are made of. --School Library Journal, starred review Cocky seventh-grade super-jock Crash Coogan got his nickname the day he used his ...
Community Reviews Summary of 566 reviews
Moods
funny 50%
adventurous 37%
lighthearted 37%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
reflective 25%
relaxing 12%
Pace
medium 25%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Moderate
Bullying, Chronic illness, Sexism176 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679885504
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Yearling Books
Publication date: 18 March 1997
Description
A modern classic from Newbery medalist Jerry Spinelli. Readers will devour this humorous glimpse of what jocks are made of. --School Library Journal, starred review Cocky seventh-grade super-jock Crash Coogan got his nickname the day he used his ...
Community Reviews Summary of 566 reviews
Moods
funny 50%
adventurous 37%
lighthearted 37%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
reflective 25%
relaxing 12%
Pace
medium 25%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Bullying, Chronic illness, Sexism