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Hey, Freak!: The Weird Kid's Guide to Surviving Middle School - Softcover

Fischer Pointer, Sarah

 
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Synopsis

Middle school is never easy-but for eleven-year-old Stephanie Foster, it becomes the greatest challenge of her life.

After a summer car accident leaves her paralyzed and using a wheelchair, Stephanie returns to school hoping life can finally return to normal. Instead, she discovers that everything has changed. Friends drift away, classmates see only her disability, and cruel bullying leaves her questioning whether she will ever belong again. As Stephanie navigates the ups and downs of sixth grade, she slowly learns that true friendship isn't measured by popularity but by kindness, loyalty, and acceptance. With the support of unexpected new friends and a loving family, she begins to discover the courage to embrace who she is-even when the world insists on seeing only her differences.

Hey, Freak! is a realistic middle-grade novel that explores bullying, disability, inclusion, resilience, and self-acceptance with honesty, warmth, and hope. Inspired by lived experience, it offers young readers an authentic portrayal of life after a spinal cord injury while reminding every child that being different is something to celebrate, not hide.

Ideal for readers ages 10-14, as well as classrooms, libraries, and families looking for stories that foster empathy, kindness, and meaningful conversations about disability and belonging.

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About the Author

Sarah Fischer Pointer is an attorney and author living in Southwest Florida. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, writing, and traveling.

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