Books like Word nerd by Susin Nielsen
Ambrose, a friendless nerd, is almost trampled by bullies at his new school when they slip a peanut into his sandwich – a dangerous mistake for someone with a severe peanut allergy. The scare forces his overprotective mother to keep him home‑schooled. In search of adventure, Ambrose enlists his neighbor Cosmo to escort him to the West Side Scrabble Club. There, amid competitive word‑play, he discovers a community that embraces him for who he truly is, offering an unexpected sanctuary and new friendships.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Susin Nielsen
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