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Speechless

By: Adam P. Schmitt

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Paperback | 13 April 2021

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Paperback
304 Pages

Age
9 - 12

Grade
P - 2

Dimensions(cm)
2.3 x 13.3 x 19.5

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“Paints a realistic picture of a close but flawed family. . . . Complicated, hard, and heartfelt.”
—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

As if being stuffed into last year’s dress pants at his cousin’s wake weren’t uncomfortable enough, thirteen-year-old Jimmy has just learned from his mother that he has to say a few words at the funeral the next day. Why him? What could he possibly say about his cousin who ruined everything? He can’t recall one birthday party, family gathering, or school event with Patrick that didn’t result in injury or destruction. As Jimmy attempts to navigate the odd social norms of the wake, he draws on humor, heartfelt concern, and a good deal of angst while racking his brain for a decent and meaningful memory to share. But it’s not until faced with a microphone that the realization finally hits him: it’s not the words that are spoken that matter the most, but those that are truly heard.

About the Author

Adam P. Schmitt has been a middle-school educator for more than fifteen years. Speechless is his debut middle-grade novel. He lives in Oswego, Illinois, with his wife and two sons.

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