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The Secret Life of Lincoln Jones - by Wendelin Van Draanen (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • A fresh and funny story about a boy learning to become the brave hero of his own life, perfect for fans of Counting by 7s and The Fourteenth Goldfish.
  • 7.5" x 5.1" Paperback
  • 288 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes

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Book Synopsis



A fresh and funny story about a boy learning to become the brave hero of his own life, perfect for fans of Counting by 7s and The Fourteenth Goldfish.

My secret life is filled with psychic vampires, wheelchair zombies, chain-rattlin' ghosts, and a one-eyed cat. But they're nothing compared to my real-life stalker: a sixth-grade girl named Kandi Kain. . . .

Lincoln Jones is always working on the latest story he's got going in his notebook. Those stories are his refuge. A place where the hero always prevails and the bad guy goes to jail. Real life is messy and complicated, so Lincoln sticks to fiction and keeps to himself. Which works fine until a nosy girl at his new school starts prying into his private business. She wants to know what he's writing, where he disappears to after school, and why he never talks to anybody. . . .

The Secret Life of Lincoln Jones is a terrifically funny and poignant story about a boy finding the courage to get to know the real characters all around him--and to let them know him.

Praise for The Secret Life of Lincoln Jones

Winner of the Josette Frank Award

"Van Draanen's engaging story is characterized by clever writing, a palpable affection for her characters, and a deep understanding of what's important about life. Readers will love Lincoln Jones."--Kirkus Reviews

"Van Draanen skillfully wraps up her tale, offering a realistically happy ending. A story with a perfect balance of mirth and poignancy." -- School Library Journal

"Lincoln is a delightful narrator." -- Booklist



Review Quotes




Winnner of the Josette Frank Award
This award for fiction honors a book of outstanding literary merit in which children or young people deal in a positive and realistic way with difficulties in their world and grow emotionally and morally.

"Van Draanen's engaging story is characterized by clever writing, a palpable affection for her characters, and a deep understanding of what's important about life. Readers will love Lincoln Jones."--Kirkus Reviews

"Van Draanen skillfully wraps up her tale, offering a realistically happy ending. A story with a perfect balance of mirth and poignancy." -- School Library Journal

"Van Draanen effectively portrays the frustrations of aging and memory loss through a mix of humor, sharp-eyed observations, and compassion. It's a moving coming-of-age story about creating new and unexpected connections." -- Publishers Weekly

"Lincoln is a delightful narrator." -- Booklist

"A sweet and ultimately positive family drama." -- Bulletin



About the Author



Wendelin Van Draanen is the author of many beloved and award-winning books. For middle graders, she's written Swear to Howdy and the Sammy Keyes mystery series. For teens and tweens, there's Flipped, The Running Dream, Confessions of a Serial Kisser, and Runaway. And for younger readers, check out the Shredderman quartet and the Gecko and Sticky series. Wendelin Van Draanen lives in Central California with her husband and two sons. Find her on the Web at WendelinVanDraanen.com or on Twitter: @WendelinVanD.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.5 Inches (H) x 5.1 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)
Weight: .45 Pounds
Sub-Genre: Social Themes
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages: 288
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Theme: Friendship
Format: Paperback
Author: Wendelin Van Draanen
Language: English
Street Date: May 29, 2018
TCIN: 93196347
UPC: 9781101940433
Item Number (DPCI): 247-23-8676
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.8 inches length x 5.1 inches width x 7.5 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.45 pounds
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