{"product_id":"jordan-j-and-the-truth-about-jordan-j-the-kids-under-the-stairs","title":"Jordan J and the Truth About Jordan J","description":"\u003cb\u003eNow in paperback! This laugh-out-loud, honest novel-in-verse from award-winning author K.A. Holt tells the story of Jordan J—an opinionated middle schooler trying to find his place at school, at home, and even on the dance floor.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJordan J has a lot to say.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Most people—including his parents, his teacher, the kids under the stairs, and even his own self—don't understand why he says all the things he says. It's probably the reason he's managed to earn a personal grudge from the school's dance team, the Hart Rocketeers, who are outraged by his brutally honest dance reviews in the school newspaper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Basically, the only thing he can concentrate on these days is performing on his favorite dance show, \u003ci\u003eFierce Across America\u003c\/i\u003e. But with his mom's recent unemployment and money being so tight at home, his dreams are crashing. Suddenly, an opportunity arises in the form of Casey Price, the only Rocketeer who doesn't hate his guts. With her help, Jordan J just might have the chance to showcase his electric moves on national TV. But as he starts spending more time with Casey and less with his old friends, Jordan J begins to wonder how he can ever make everyone happy—including himself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With a lovable cast of characters, never-before-seen dance moves, and bighearted passion, this exhilarating and hilarious novel-in-verse tells an authentic story about friendship, dance, and self-confidence that celebrates different types of intelligence and shows how every kid deserves to become their own \"divergent\" self.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This third book in K.A. Holt's \u003ci\u003eThe Kids Under the Stairs\u003c\/i\u003e series will appeal to fans of \u003ci\u003eHouse Arrest\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRhyme Schemer\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e Knockout\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as fans of Jason Reynolds's Track series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRENOWNED AUTHOR: K.A. Holt's books have been nominated for awards in more than thirty states. She is a trusted name and a favorite for middle-grade readers!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e PERFECT FOR RELUCTANT READERS: This book is written in free verse and includes a variety of visual elements—chat logs, bullet-pointed lists, newspaper articles, and illustrations—welcoming all different types of readers. The characters in the book also struggle with reading, but they are not shamed or looked down on for it, so readers with similar issues will feel understood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e VIDEO GAME APPEAL: The characters in the book play Sandbox, which readers will instantly recognize as a fictionalized version of Minecraft, an immensely popular game. Playing Sandbox is depicted as both cool and educational, which will uplift rather than shame young readers for playing video games.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Reluctant readers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fans of video games and unique, multi-format stories \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Neurodiverse readers and fans of accessible middle-grade fiction \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Teachers, educators, and librarians \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Readers of The Kids Under the Stairs series, including \u003ci\u003eBenBee and the Teacher Griefer\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBen Y and the Ghost in the Machine\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44322709373021,"sku":"9781797219509","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/7291\/5805\/files\/61E82H1vxlL._SL1500.jpg?v=1774977131","url":"https:\/\/www.chroniclebooks.com\/products\/jordan-j-and-the-truth-about-jordan-j-the-kids-under-the-stairs","provider":"Chronicle Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}