Small Fry Pick of the Week: Sorry You're Lost

Sorry You're Lost by Matt Blackstone

Middle School

When seventh grader Denny "Donuts" Murphy's mother dies, he becomes the world's biggest class clown, hiding his grief by playing pranks and seeking rock stardom.  Craving an even larger distraction, Donuts and his best friend hatch a flabbergasting candy scheme to land dates to an upcoming school dance.  But dodging teachers, bullies, candy wrappers, and the truth isn't ( entirely) a laughing matter.  It's time to stop playing the fool and find out what more Donuts is made of.

Matt Blackstone's funny and uplifting novel about friendship, loss, and healing reminds us all that life is good.  Except when it's not.  And even then . . . well, as a wise person atop a mountain sipping hot chocolate and eating gourmet candy once said, you should read the book.

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