The 1 Book You Absolutely Need on Your Middle School Shelf

Short answer: Wink by Rob Harrell.

Long answer: This is the next Wonder. But maybe better. Is that a hot take?!

The story follows "Ross Maloy who just wants to be a normal seventh grader. He doesn't want to lose his hair, wear a weird hat, or deal with the disappearing friends who don't know what to say to "the cancer kid." But with his recent diagnosis of a rare eye cancer, blending in is off the table."

The narrator's voice jumps off the page and will leave you laughing throughout the story. It is such a great book that I am confident every middle schooler will love!

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