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The Schwa Was Here

by Neal Shusterman
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Catch the humor of invisibility and friendship.

"The Schwa Was Here" is a heartwarming tale of an unlikely friendship between Antsy, a social and outgoing eighth-grader, and the Schwa, a boy who is constantly overlooked due to his invisibility. This book will make you laugh out loud, while also touching on themes of acceptance and understanding. Fans of middle-grade fiction looking for a fun and heartfelt read will enjoy this book.

  • Rhode Island Teen Book Award Nominee (2007)
  • Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Nominee (2006)
  • Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Fiction and Poetry (2005)
  • California Young Readers Medal for Middle School/Junior High (2008)
  • Judy Lopez Memorial Award for Children's Literature Nominee (2005)
  • Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award Nominee (2008)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Schwa Was Here

by Neal Shusterman
$4.90 Now $3.90 Save 20% more
ISBN: 9780142405772
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $21.81
Authors: Neal Shusterman
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 2006-03-02
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Chapter Books, Young Readers, Childrens Classics
Related Topics: Realistic Fiction, Humor, Middle Grade
Goodreads rating: 3.92
(rated by 9675 readers)

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They say if you stare at him long enough, you can see what’s written on the wall behind him. They say a lot of things about the Schwa, but one thing’s for sure: no one ever noticed him. Except me. My name is Antsy Bonano—and I can tell you what’s true and what’s not, ’cause I was there. I was the one who realized the Schwa was “functionally invisible” and used him to make some big bucks. But I was also the one who caused him more grief than a friend should. So if you all just shut up and listen, I’ll spill everything. Unless, of course, "the Schwa Effect" wipes him out of my brain before I'm done....
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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Catch the humor of invisibility and friendship.

"The Schwa Was Here" is a heartwarming tale of an unlikely friendship between Antsy, a social and outgoing eighth-grader, and the Schwa, a boy who is constantly overlooked due to his invisibility. This book will make you laugh out loud, while also touching on themes of acceptance and understanding. Fans of middle-grade fiction looking for a fun and heartfelt read will enjoy this book.

  • Rhode Island Teen Book Award Nominee (2007)
  • Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Nominee (2006)
  • Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Fiction and Poetry (2005)
  • California Young Readers Medal for Middle School/Junior High (2008)
  • Judy Lopez Memorial Award for Children's Literature Nominee (2005)
  • Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award Nominee (2008)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.