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Pat Schmatz

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6+ verk 633 medlemmar 43 recensioner

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Verk av Pat Schmatz

Bluefish (2011) 306 exemplar
Lizard Radio (2015) 188 exemplar
The Key to Every Thing (2018) 53 exemplar
Mousetraps (2008) 46 exemplar
Mrs. Estronsky and the U.F.O. (2001) 12 exemplar

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Hers³: Brilliant New Fiction by Lesbian Writers (1999) — Bidragsgivare — 68 exemplar

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Födelsedag
1960
Kön
non-binary
Nationalitet
USA
Bostadsorter
Wisconsin, USA
Organisationer
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
Kort biografi
Pat Schmatz (they/them) has a last name that rhymes with lots and rots, not cats and rats.

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What a strange, strange book.
 
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whakaora | 6 andra recensioner | Mar 5, 2023 |
Though this was written about eighth graders, I found the style to be delightful and the characters compelling.

The story was mostly written from a third person omniscient point of view from Travis's perspective, but every chapter had something from Velveeta's perspective. This worked quite quaintly. The sections were short enough that they didn't hinder. Velveeta's voice was so, well, Velveeta, and it really helped to build up her character.

I felt at points that the characters were a little too mature for eighth graders, but then I realized that I was wrong and that yes, in eighth grade it really is important who one goes to the dance with. Their actions were very real and really reminded me of what it was like to be that age.

I didn't even notice that Travis was disabled, just that he hadn't been taught in the right ways for him. He was just a regular kid with regular problems, and I felt him so hard when he had trouble admitting his struggles. His teacher was very admirable.

The strongest aspect of the story was definitely the writing. Schmatz definitely had a compelling style and her words were both simple yet captivating, and she cleverly crafted his story.

I don't commonly find stories about middle schoolers strong, but this one was quite fascinating. With its strong writing, I highly recommend it for anyone in the age group.
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whakaora | 21 andra recensioner | Mar 5, 2023 |
If you know me, or follow my postings, many of you know that I’m not. Realistic Fiction reader, however; this was a pretty descent story. Like most YA Realistic Fiction, this story began with one of the most depressing lives that our main character if forced to live. Yet, Travis manages to drudge through with no positive outlook. Grandpa is ruthless and poor Roscoe is lost or even dead. But then comes Velveeta, she’s loud, boisterous, unrelenting and funny. Her dreary yet comical outlook is what Travis needs, that an a teacher that can make a difference in Travis’ life.
This story is not as predictable as many YA Realistic Fiction books and maybe the character of the teacher is one I can relate too, nonetheless it is a great tale for 6th graders, both male and female.
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MrNattania72 | 21 andra recensioner | Mar 17, 2020 |

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Verk
6
Även av
1
Medlemmar
633
Popularitet
#39,816
Betyg
4.0
Recensioner
43
ISBN
35

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