The Heroic Life of Al Capsella - Softcover

Clarke, J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 080505541X ISBN 13: 9780805055412

Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 1997

Synopsis

"Al comes across as a low-key Holden Caulfield. Quietly humorous in places, the book, like The Catcher in the Rye, emphasizes the main character’s internal musings. Engaging, perceptive Al is a fellow worth knowing."--Publishers Weekly

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Review:

Having parents at all is embarrassing enough, but what if your parents are the weirdest people on the planet? Poor Al Capsella! His efforts to appear "normal" to the outside world are thwarted at every turn by his eccentric parents. Why can't they trim the lawn like all of the other families in the neighborhood? Why must his mother always wear that biker outfit? Why does his bookish father harass Al's teachers for their teaching plans? If you liked The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4, Al Capsella's razor-sharp wit is sure to tickle your funny bone. Author J. Clarke takes a common teenage angst ("oh my god, my parents are so strange!") and exaggerates it ever so slightly to create a delightful romp inside the mind of a stressed-out 14-year-old.

About the Author:

Judith Clarke was born in Sydney, Australia, and lives in Melbourne. She is the author of many award-winning books for young adults, including Kalpana's Dream, Wolf on the Fold, Night Train, and Friend of My Heart.

About this edition

• Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 080505541X
• ISBN 13: 9780805055412
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160