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My Big Mouth: 10 Songs I Wrote That Almost Got Me Killed

My Big Mouth: 10 Songs I Wrote That Almost Got Me Killed

Published in
2011
3.64
on Goodreads (168)

Description

A hilarious illustrated novel by Peter Hannan, creator of CatDog, follows middle schooler Davis Delaware who, despite not being from Delaware, struggles with his identity at a new school. Davis wants to keep a low profile, doodling and making friends, but ends up starting a band called The Amazing Dweebs with classmates Molly and Edwin. This draws the attention of school bully Gerald 'the Butcher' Boggs, making Davis popular and a target. Packed with doodles, song lyrics, and notebook pages, this middle-grade novel blends humor and the challenges of adolescence.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
240 pages

Why to read

  • Entertaining and humorous narrative
  • Relatable school experiences
  • Lessons on friendship and consequences
  • Encourages creative expression