Alan is bullied by his older brother Nathan -- but it goes much farther than that, as their father is also a bully. Good stuff in this book but lots and lots of physical and emotional abuse. I couldn’t put it down because I had to see how everything played out for this wonderful, brave little boy! “Alan Cole starts out as a coward but doesn’t end as one in this harrowing but inspiring debut...The intensity of the family relationships is so effectively rendered that this book has the potential to appeal to older teens as well as a middle school audience.” (Kirkus Reviews) I felt literally every emotion for Alan! I can't believe I missed this book when it was published, and the only reason I ended up picking it up is because on one of the many "librarian" groups I follow online had a discussion thread dedicated to it. When Nathan challenges Alan to do seven difficult tasks in the course of only a few days (or risk being outed to the entire school), Alan has to scrambl, A great book about learning to stand up for yourself. A pitch-perfect coming of age story with a remarkably nuanced supporting cast, and it's unafraid to tackle serious themes without delivering black-and-white answers. I was lucky enough to receive an advanced read copy of ALAN COLE IS NOT A COWARD. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. New librarian was questioning it. If Alan doesn’t want to be outed to all of Evergreen Middle School, he’s got to become the most well-known kid in school, get his first kiss, and stand up to Dad. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Alan Cole Is Not a Coward is his debut novel, followed by Alan Cole Doesn't Dance. Tasks such as oh, become the best known kid in school. Welcome back. I love Alan with all my heart and I also love his friends, Zack and Madison I read this in a day because I couldn’t put it down. Includes kid-friendly mindful self-compassion activities. Something went wrong. I don’t know how I feel about this book. I wish I had known going in how abusive the dad is, because that was not something I got from the blurb and turned out to be quite triggering for me. You'll want to stand up and cheer when Alan finally finds his courage! The only thing I didn't love about this book was how short it was because I wanted more time to hang out with these people. Alan Cole is not a coward…right? but Alan and his "loser" friends, who are brace, sweet, and laugh out loud funny, will undoubtedly steal your heart. I also really loved seeing a gay main character in MG. And I’m not down with that. A great book about learning to stand up for yourself. You will too. ALAN COLE IS NOT A COWARD. Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2017, What a beautifully written book! He takes care not to let his cafeteria tablemates, Zack and Madison, become his friends. To heartwarming cheer, Alan Cole came out to his school. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. And -- scariest of all -- he can't let the cute boy across the cafeteria know he has a crush on him. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky (A Tristan Strong Novel, Book 1) (Tristan ... Oso quiere volar (Bear Wants to Fly) (Spanish Edition), Tristan Strong Destroys the World (A Tristan Strong Novel, Book 2) (Tristan Strong, 2), Not Light, but Fire: How to Lead Meaningful Race Conversations in the Classroom, Gr 4–6—All Alan Cole has ever wanted is to blend in. [Eric Bell] -- Alan Cole can't stand up to his cruel brother, Nathan. I also enjoyed Miss Richter and Talia’s characters. Alan Cole is Not a Coward by Eric Bell tells the story of a middle schooler, Alan Cole, who learns how to grow up in his dysfunctional, abusive family and how to accept and love himself for, and not in spite of, some of his unaccepted qualities: introverted, artistic, and gay. This book, like others I’ve read with abusive parents, has that line of “their life was really terrible” and their behavior marginally improves by the end, so it always feels apologetic to me. Please try again. But when Nathan discovers Alan's secret, his older brother announces a high-stakes round of Cole vs. Cole. Alan Cole Is Not a Coward Alan Cole Doesn't Dance (to be released 10/9/18) The author is amazingly talented, with a long career ahead. Start by marking “Alan Cole Is Not a Coward (Alan Cole, #1)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. But now what? Perfect for fans of Tim Federle and Gary Schmidt, this is a hilarious and poignant tale about the trials of middle school when you’re coming of age—and coming out. September 5th 2017 Each brother must complete seven nearly impossible tasks; whoever finishes the most wins the game. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 for ALAN COLE IS NOT A COWARD by #EricBell. He conceals his crush on Connor Garcia. VERDICT A strong debut; recommend to tweens who enjoy realistic fiction, particularly readers looking for stories about LGBTQ kids.—Shira Pilarski, Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School, Washington, DC, “There are books in this world that show us why it matters that we become our truest selves. Alan Cole can’t stand up to his cruel brother, Nathan. Hoping to keep his older brother Nathan silent about his secret crush on another boy at their school, twelve-year-old Alan agrees to a ruthless sibling competition involving nearly impossible tasks--from standing up to their demanding father to getting a first kiss A bully of a father, a mother who doesn't protect him, and a brother who's following in Dad's footsteps. While Alan Cole and his two not-friends sit together at lunch, he continually dreams of basic survival. This book was totally different than I expected, but held so much more depth and heart than I could have imagined. . Katherine Tegen Books, 2017. has been added to your Cart. Good stuff in this book but lots and lots of physical and emotional abuse. It is what middle grade fiction is supposed to be: heartwarming, funny, raw, engrossing, and oh-so-real. “Alan remains an appealing character, and his story is a welcome addition to LGBTQ literature for middle-schoolers.” — ALA Booklist Praise for Alan Cole is Not a Coward: “Alan Cole starts out as a coward but doesn’t end as one in this harrowing but inspiring debut. Spoilers ahead possible. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. “Alan Cole starts out as a coward but doesn’t end as one in this harrowing but inspiring debut...The intensity of the family relationships is so effectively rendered that this book has the potential to appeal to older teens as well as a middle school audience.” Sal and Gabi Break the Universe (A Sal and Gabi Novel, Book 1) (A Sal and Gabi Nove... To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. And I’m not down with that. The way that even most of the villains veer toward good in the end. A must-read! Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2017. The intensity of the family relationships is so effectively rendered that this book has the potential to appeal to older teens as well as a middle school … Alan stays quiet at the dinner table so as not to upset his irascible father, and tries to avoid his brother, Nathan, who relentlessly bullies him. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. When Nathan challenges Alan to do seven difficult tasks in the course of only a few days (or risk being outed to the entire school), Alan has to scramble to break out of his comfort zone of being one of the world's "losers.". In this follow-up novel to Alan Cole Is Not a Coward, Eric Bell deftly explores with nuance and humor how the first step to complete self-acceptance may mean actually putting your feet on the dance floor.This laugh-out-loud and poignant tale is perfect for fans of Gary Schmidt and Jerry Spinelli. If you're a Gary Schmidt fan, I suspect you'll enjoy ALAN COLE, too. Description. The Cole who completes the most tasks by Friday wins. There are kids in every school, every church, every neighborhood that can relate to what Alan is going through. Prices are hidden. Previous page of related Sponsored Products. If Alan doesn’t win the game, his brother has threatened to let his secret out. Alan is introverted, smart, and artistic, but finds it hard to make friends, except for Madison and Zack, two other misfits who sit with Alan at the Unstable Table during lunch. This is an important book on many levels: the family dynamics, the struggle for self-acceptance, the questioning of one's self. Bell writes with deft sensitivity, and Alan's evolution from spineless "goldfish" to brave, unflinching hero is the kind that made me. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read Alan Cole Is Not a Coward. I cannot say enough good things about this book. The description of the book does not show the readers the childish side of the book and how much people will relate to it. What is Alan’s sec. The sweet, sweet boys of the Unstable Table. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Alan Cole Is Not a Coward (Hardcover) By Eric Bell. Bell, Eric. I fell in love with Alan and his tentative, fledgling courage, and with the larger-than-life characters and events that come his way. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Alan Cole Is Not a Coward by Eric Bell (2018, Trade Paperback) at the best online prices at eBay! A lot. This was a rare book our whole family could share. This is one of them.” -- Gary D. Schmidt, Newbery Honor and Printz Honor author of Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy and The Wednesday Wars. I'm happy to see that the author plans a sequel because I thought this one wrapped up a little too neatly. The story is centered on a game between Alan and his brother (a game his brother challenges him to) in which they are to complete various difficult and often unattainable tasks. Alan has a complex relationship with his brother, Nathan, who forces him into challenges called Cole v. Cole, and if Alan loses (he almost always does), Nathan does something bad to him. Alan Cole is Not a Coward by Eric Bell tells the story of a middle schooler, Alan Cole, who learns how to grow up in his dysfunctional, abusive family and how to accept and love himself for, and not in spite of, some of his unaccepted qualities: introverted, artistic, and gay. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. This book captures what it's like to be in middle school -- all the ups and downs of it, all the humiliations and friendships and moments of epiphany. Sincerely recommended to all middle schoolers and adults. It's the story of a boy with everything against him. Panicked at the idea of being outed by his brother, Alan agrees to play, but because of past failed Cole vs. Cole challenges, Alan decides that Nathan has to complete the same challenges that he does. Este libro lo descubrí en un catálogo de libros en valenciano de mi insti, estaba en valenciano/catalán (obviamente) y me llamo la atención. In this follow-up novel to Alan Cole Is Not a Coward, Eric Bell deftly explores with nuance and humor how the first step to complete self-acceptance may mean actually putting your feet on the dance floor. Alan Cole Is Not a Coward Eric Bell In this coming-of-age story, Alan Cole must defeat his brother in a high-stakes round of Cole vs. Cole or be outed as gay in front of his entire school. Ships from and sold by Fifty Third Street Books. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Or get 4-5 business-day shipping on this item for $5.99 But Alan rises above. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. It does however, show the struggle that the main character has through out the book. AbeBooks.com: Alan Cole Is Not a Coward (9780062567024) by Bell, Eric and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great prices. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. I don’t know how I feel about this book. He learns how to swim, overcomes obstacles and ultimately stands up to his brother and father in the biggest possible way. Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2017. I was privileged to get a chance to read an ARC of ALAN COLE IS NOT A COWARD, and a privilege it most definitely was. He can't escape the wrath of his demanding father, who thinks he's about as exceptional as a goldfish. Some of the bullying scenes are tough to read, but incredibly poignant and realistic (that's what made them so hard to stomach, I'm sure!) I like the hopefulness; I like the mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors aspects of the book. This book could be damaging. He was once in middle school. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Bell writes with deft sensitivity, and Alan's evolution from spineless "goldfish" to brave, unflinching hero is the kind that made me want to stand up and cheer! $16.99 . I laughed. These challenges include being the most well-known kid in school, making someone cry, standing up to their dad, pass a swimming test, and getting their first kiss. This book was totally different than I expected, but held so much more depth and heart than I could have imagined. Oh, how I loved this book. As if surviving middle school weren't hard enough, now Alan, desperately wanting to keep his brother's mouth shut, agrees to compete with him in a string of seemingly unattainable tasks. I loved this. I'm happy to see that the author plans a sequel because I thought thi. Refresh and try again. The students now know he's attracted to guys rather than girls, as does Alan's brother Nathan, but their parents remain in the dark. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Please try again. His father's a harsh guy and hates something that happened with his own parents; his brother, Nathan, is a yard beyond the line between sibling antics and bully savageries; and his mother's a shy version of her former loving self. The amazing courage that Alan shows and the sad, but realistic portrayal of the consequences. With that as a dis. 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