{"product_id":"alan-cole-is-not-a-coward","title":"Alan Cole Is Not a Coward","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of Tim Federle and Gary Schmidt, this is a hilarious and poignant tale about the trials of middle school when you’re coming of age—and coming out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlan Cole can’t stand up to his cruel brother, Nathan. He can’t escape the wrath of his demanding father, who thinks he’s about as exceptional as a goldfish. And—scariest of all—he can’t let the cute boy across the cafeteria know he has a crush on him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when Nathan discovers Alan’s secret, his older brother announces a high-stakes round of Cole vs. Cole. Each brother must complete seven nearly impossible tasks; whoever finishes the most wins the game. If Alan doesn’t want to be outed to all of Evergreen Middle School, he’s got to become the most well-known kid in school, get his first kiss, and stand up to Dad. Alan’s determined to prove—to Nathan, to the world, to himself—that this goldfish can learn to swim.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMay the best Cole win.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSibling Rivalry:\u003c\/b\u003e The “Cole vs. Cole” challenge forces Alan into seven impossible tasks. If he loses, his older brother Nathan will out him to the entire school.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnlikely Friendships:\u003c\/b\u003e To survive the contest, Alan has to rely on new friends Zack and Madison—a loud, enthusiastic goofball and a hyper-intelligent know-it-all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeartfelt Coming Out Story:\u003c\/b\u003e A touching and funny story about navigating a secret crush on another boy while dealing with family pressure and the fear of being different.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLaugh-Out-Loud Humor:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for fans of Tim Federle, this story balances serious themes with hilarious middle school moments, quirky characters, and witty dialogue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplex Family Dynamics:\u003c\/b\u003e Alan must not only face his cruel brother but also find the strength to stand up to a demanding father who sees him as nothing more than a goldfish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Eric Bell","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":51731714769202,"sku":"9780062567048","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":51669959246130,"sku":"9780062567024","price":13.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/7934\/0850\/files\/9780062567024.jpg?v=1787958787","url":"https:\/\/53rdstreetbooks.com\/products\/alan-cole-is-not-a-coward","provider":"53rd Street Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}