Middle and YA author Jordan Sonnenblick shares some personal childhood experiences with his fans in his newest book THE BOY WHO FAILED SHOW AND TELL. I've long been a fan of Sonnenblick's books ever since reading DRUM, GIRLS, AND DANGEROUS PIE, and now I know the inspiration for his some of his great stories.
Growing up on Staten Island in NYC, Jordan has a unique and humorous view of his childhood. He wasn't particularly athletic, but always gave it a good try. His vision was aided somewhat by thick glasses, but he tells that by the time his yearly eye exam time rolled around, he was usually desperate for that new prescription. Often the target of bullies, when Jordan attempted to defend himself, he was usually the one who ended up in trouble.
School wasn't always a success story for Jordan, although, he was a fine reader and loved to write and record information despite criticism that his handwriting was deplorable. Jordan was lucky that an unfortunate incident with his fourth grade teacher didn't sour him on the educational system forever. A change of schools and a new, more understanding teacher turned things around.
Readers of THE BOY WHO FAILED SHOW AND TELL will be entertained by snake adventures, as well as exploits involving melted crayons, drum lessons, and ketchup filled paper airplanes. These are just a few of the fun times Jordan experiences during this rollicking early autobiography of a boy who would later be an inspiring author.
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