King of the Lost and Found
Raincoast Books
Available: 07/01/07
5.26 x 7.76 · 304 pages
Ages 12 and up
9781551928029
CDN $11.95
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Canadian Title
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Governor General Award-winning author John Lekich brings us the hilarious story of what coolness means to one very uncool kid ... and what he decides to do about it.
Grade 10 student Raymond Dunne can't change the fact that he's prone to sneezing, nosebleeds and fainting. He can, however, change the fact that he's not popular. It won't be easy. But Raymond has a plan. In this charming novel about friendship, love and loyalty, Raymond transforms himself from lonely nerd to gatekeeper of an underground social club. In the process, he befriends one of the most popular guys in school, sticks up for his fellow nerds and works up the courage to approach the lovely Janice, his not-so-secret crush. But with the principal hot on his trail, how long will Raymond's secret club last? And will he still be popular without it?
Ages 12 and up
JOHN LEKICH's (Vancouver) young adult novel The Loser's Club was short-listed for over a dozen awards including the Governor General's Award and the Canadian Library Association's Young Adult Book Award. Leikch is an author and journalist whose work has appeared in a wide variety of publications, including Reader's Digest, the Hollywood Reporter and the Los Angeles Times. He is the recipient of 10 regional and national magazine awards in subjects ranging from classic movies to gambling in Las Vegas.
