Stanley Will Probably Be Fine by Sally J. Pla is a fun, fast-paced story about a 6th grader named Stanley and an epic comics trivia contest.
Stanley has sensory processing disorder, and a lot of things stress him out, such as his 14-year-old brother, his absent father, the fact that his best friend wants to make new friends, bullies, the ridiculously terrifying safety drills at his new school, crowds, noise, and having to say hello to the new girl next door.
The new girl, Liberty, turns out to be pretty cool, though. With her can-do attitude and Stanley’s encyclopedic knowledge of comics, they make a great team for Trivia Quest, an all-day treasure hunt in downtown San Diego. If they can solve all seven puzzles, they’ll win VIP passes to Comic Fest the following weekend. But it won’t be easy…
Stanley Will Probably Be Fine is a great book about facing challenges and overcoming fears. Anyone who’s ever felt anxious about a new situation will relate to Stanley.
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Sounds like a fun read many kids would enjoy (and probably a few of us older kids). I’ll be looking for it. Thanks for the feature.
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Yes, this sounds great and most kids can relate to being anxious about new situations, including adults..
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Will look for this one — perfect theme for my website. I loved Sally J. Pla’s book The Someday Birds. She really writes excellent characters and I’ve been wondering if she had something new. Thanks for the recommendation!
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I haven’t read The Someday Birds yet, but it’s on my list. Glad to hear you liked it!
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Hi Beth, great blog. What’s the best way for authors to reach you to provide advance reading copies for potential reviews? Thanks.
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Thanks, Joey! Please send me an email at beth.mitchell20@gmail.com and we’ll figure something out. I’m interested in all types of books for middle grade (age 8-12) readers.
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Thanks for the response, Beth. My book is actually for 3 to 5 year old’s, unfortunately. I will reach out in the future if I author any middle grade books. In the meantime, if there are any book reviewers in your network who will be interested in my book, please do let me know. I will leave a link here. https://books2read.com/jordanandthedancinghippo
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This sounds like a lot of fun. I must say I would pass it by based on the cover, but your review makes it sound worth the time. Thanks.
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I agree with you about the cover. But the book is fun!
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