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. I'm happy to see that the author plans a sequel because I thought this one wrapped up a little too neatly. Ships from and sold by Fifty Third Street Books. 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. I don’t know how I feel about this book. Powerful, funny, important — highly recommend! by Eric Bell ‧ RELEASE DATE: Sept. 5, 2017. The whole forced outing concept was not fun, but I did really enjoy the 3 boys’ friendsh. $16.99 . The only reason why I didn’t give this five stars is because the father and brother are clearly abusive and I feel like the narrative sort of excuses that. This was difficult to read at times, but only because I've never read a book of this caliber that hit so close to home. 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. “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.” This book was totally different than I expected, but held so much more depth and heart than I could have imagined. Unable to add item to List. 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. 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. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Alan Cole Is Not a Coward (Hardcover) By Eric Bell. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. The sweet, sweet boys of the Unstable Table. Difficult at times, due to some hard-hitting family issues, but wonderful and funny and ultimately so hopeful and inspiring. You can find him online at www.iamericbell.com. A heartfelt, gripping, and laugh-out-loud funny journey about family, friendship, and—above all—finding the courage to be your best self. I found myself rooting for the main character the entire time! 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! We’d love your help. Katherine Tegen Books (September 5, 2017), Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2018. Be the first to ask a question about Alan Cole Is Not a Coward. I loved this. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. 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. 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 is a 12 year old boy with very few friends and a tumultuous home life. 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! White seventh-grader Alan’s home life has taught him that it’s best to stay out of the way. To heartwarming cheer, Alan Cole came out to his school. Alan Cole Is Not a Coward Alan Cole Doesn't Dance (to be released 10/9/18) This book was totally different than I expected, but held so much more depth and heart than I could have imagined. Full disclosure - I am one of the author's critique partners. Publication Date: September 5, 2017. I was lucky enough to receive an advanced read copy of ALAN COLE IS NOT A COWARD. Get a first kiss. 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!) AbeBooks.com: Alan Cole Is Not a Coward (9780062567048) by Bell, Eric and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great prices. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. Prices are hidden. I cannot say enough good things about this book. I cannot say enough how much I love this book, Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2018. Previous page of related Sponsored Products. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published 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. I don’t know how I feel about this book. 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 If you're a Gary Schmidt fan, I suspect you'll enjoy ALAN COLE, too. It's funny and clever and entertaining, but it's also much deeper than that. I fell in love with Alan and his tentative, fledgling courage, and with the larger-than-life characters and events that come his way. And I’m not down with that. Alan Cole can’t stand up to his cruel brother, Nathan. A Little SPOT of Anxiety: A Story About Calming Your Worries, Listening with My Heart: A story of kindness and self-compassion, Sal and Gabi Fix the Universe (A Sal and Gabi Novel, Book 2) (A Sal and Gabi Novel, 2), Cartas en el bosque (The Lonely Mailman) (Susurros en el bosque) (Spanish Edition). 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. I fell in love with Alan and his tentative, fledgling courage, and with the larger-than-life characters and events that come his way. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Free shipping for many products! Bell, Eric. The description of the book does not show the readers the childish side of the book and how much people will relate to it. 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. You will too. Alan Cole Is Not a Coward Poignant, funny, sweet. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. 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. I couldn’t put it down because I had to see how everything played out for this wonderful, brave little boy! 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. What a beautiful, beautiful book! 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. 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. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Free shipping for many products! 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. The family dynamic was painful to read and the excessive bullying could be considered emotional and mental abuse. And so, Alan goes about trying to win the contest. There are kids in every school, every church, every neighborhood that can relate to what Alan is going through. 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. 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. 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. Alan’s determined to prove—to Nathan, to the world, to himself—that this goldfish can learn to swim. In Alan Cole Is Not a Coward, if Alan he can’t beat his big brother at a game of “Cole vs. Cole,” Nathan will tell everyone his secret. 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. 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. The Cole who completes the most tasks by Friday wins. The way that even most of the villains veer toward good in the end. What is Alan’s secret? He can't escape the wrath of his demanding father, who thinks he's about as exceptional as a goldfish. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Description. ), are willing to help him. Read an Excerpt About the Book Perfect for fans of Tim Federle and Gary Schmidt, this is a… Alan Cole is so terrified of his brother, he can't even have friends. Katherine Tegen Books, 2017. This was a little heartbreaking, a little funny and overall full of hope. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 for ALAN COLE IS NOT A COWARD by #EricBell. 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. With its well-developed characters, juxtaposition of supportive adult educators and aggressive parents, and message of hope, this novel feels like a contemporary version of Gary D. Schmidt's The Wednesday Wars and Okay for Now. I also really loved seeing a gay main character in MG. Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2017. I really loved this book! Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Alan Cole is not a coward. And a jealous older brother who threatens to reveal Alan's deepest secret: that he has a crush on a boy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. He can’t escape the wrath of his demanding father, who thinks he’s about as exceptional as a goldfish. Alan Cole Is Not a Coward (Hardcover) By Eric Bell. The bullying depicted is not always easy to read because it’s so real: both Alan’s brother and his father constantly berate him. Alan Cole has a problem: Ron McCaughlin. It's heartwarming and hilarious. It's the story of a boy with everything against him. Long story short: old librarian had removed the copy because it was "inappropriate." “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. 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. This book could be damaging. And—scariest of all—he can’t let the cute boy across the cafeteria know he has a crush on him. I loved every single word of this book. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read Alan Cole Is Not a Coward. [Eric Bell] -- Alan Cole can't stand up to his cruel brother, Nathan. Sincerely recommended to all middle schoolers and adults. This was a rare book our whole family could share. This book defines its hero, Alan, by so many things--what he wants to be, what he's afraid of, and ultimately how he changes during his quest to prove himself. Add a gift receipt for easy returns. With the help of some new found friends, Alan is determined to prove once and for awhile that he is NOT a coward, and he will stand up for himself. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Tasks such as oh, become the best known kid in school. Usually Ships in 1-5 Days. I also enjoyed Miss Richter and Talia’s characters. This book was totally different than I expected, but held so much more depth and heart than I could have imagined. Something went wrong. 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 If Alan loses, Nathan will reveal his biggest secret to the whole school: Alan is gay and has a crush on one of his male classmates. Alan Cole has a problem: Ron McCaughlin. What is Alan’s sec. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. 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. And I also want to steal his best friend, the lovely and quirky and stunningly hilarious Zac. Alan Cole can’t stand up to his cruel brother, Nathan. Great read. He was once in middle school. I cannot say enough good things about this book. “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) Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. The tasks are tough and include learning how to swim, retrieving a slip of paper from inside a broken vending machine, and receiving a first kiss. Seriously, read this one. . And -- scariest of all -- he can't let the cute boy across the cafeteria know he has a crush on him. This story is such a great construction of the complicated truths of family and the nature of friendship, that all I want to do is steal people from this book and be their best friend in real life. I fell in love with Alan and his tentative, fledgling courage, and with the larger-than-life characters and events that come his way. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. (Prices may vary for AK and HI.). Please try again. Please try your request again later. Long story short: old librarian had removed the copy because it was "inappropriate." And *maybe* shed a tear or two. You'll want to stand up and cheer when Alan finally finds his courage! Includes kid-friendly mindful self-compassion activities. Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2017. I like the hopefulness; I like the mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors aspects of the book. He can’t escape the wrath of his demanding father, who thinks he’s about as exceptional as a goldfish. One day Nathan forces Alan to play a round of Cole vs. Cole, in which each brother must attempt to accomplish as many of Nathan's proposed seven assignments as possible within a week. 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. This is the book I could have used as a gay teen. Alan Cole starts out as a coward but doesn't end as one in this harrowing but inspiring debut. This book was totally different than I expected, but held so much more depth and heart than I could have imagined. 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. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. But when Nathan discovers Alan's secret, his older brother announces a high-stakes round of Cole vs. Cole. The author handles some very difficult subjects with aplomb. Refresh and try again. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Alan Cole is up against the impossible. This book has real award potential! Alan Cole is Not a Coward. 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. Alan Cole starts out as a coward but doesn’t end as one in this harrowing but inspiring debut. He can’t stand up to his cruel brother, Nathan. And for the kid that has never been bullied or abused, or felt different or lonely - maybe this book can help them be kinder and more empathetic. But it is also important because it shows a POSITIVE reaction to a kid coming out on his own terms. It builds resilience, happiness and well-being. But I walked away feeling like I want to be best friends with Alan. Alan is a 12 year old boy with very few friends and a tumultuous home life. I can't wait to see what's next. 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. I just set the ARC of this book down (after starting it several hours ago), and I just want to pick it back up again. Will he come through on top, and overcome his family obstacles? 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. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Stand up to Dad. This book and its hero are both delightful. 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. While reading the description of the book, my impressions are that I did not think I would enjoy this book as much as I did. And—scariest of all—he can’t let the cute boy across the cafeteria know he has a crush on him. He learns how to swim, overcomes obstacles and ultimately stands up to his brother and father in the biggest possible way. Las ilustraciones son muy bonitas y me lo pienso leer en valenciano también, ya que buscando vi que era en inglés! He survived. Alan Cole Is Not a Coward - Ebook written by Eric Bell. Find books like Alan Cole Is Not a Coward (Alan Cole, #1) from the world’s largest community of readers. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. 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. I cannot say enough how much I love this book. by Katherine Tegen Books. White seventh-grader Alan's home life has taught him that it's best to stay out of the way. Alan is a wonderful character, and I started rooting for him the moment I met him. Katherine Tegen Books, 9780062567024, 272pp. A lot. A bully of a father, a mother who doesn't protect him, and a brother who's following in Dad's footsteps. Good stuff in this book but lots and lots of physical and emotional abuse. 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. 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! I've definitely known lots of Zacks and Madisons and Talias! 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. Unsure if I will read the sequel at this point or if I would recommend this book to others tbh. The secondary characters were all so clearly drawn and memorable. And smiled. Alan Cole is not a coward…right? But I walked away feeling like I want to be best friends with Alan. And for the kid that has never been bullied or abused, or felt different or lonely - maybe this book can help them be kinder and more empathetic. Spoilers ahead possible. A great story that should resonate with anyone who's ever struggled to be themselves and more importantly, to be happy with who they are. This laugh-out-loud and poignant tale is perfect for fans of Gary Schmidt and Jerry Spinelli. And — scariest of all — he can’t let the cute boy across the cafeteria know he has a crush on him. Add to Wish List. ALAN COLE IS NOT A COWARD. What Alan doesn't realize is that his new friends at the Unstable Table (who I adore! I have sense ordered it for my own library and am anxiously awaiting its arrival. A must-read! I'm happy to see that the author plans a sequel because I thought thi. Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2017. I felt literally every emotion for Alan! This book draws on his personal experiences, nailing middle grade angst and every kid's struggle to be who they are while resonating with humor and heart. With that as a discussion opener, I knew I wanted to read it myself. but Alan and his "loser" friends, who are brace, sweet, and laugh out loud funny, will undoubtedly steal your heart. But now what? Nathan promises Alan that this is the last ever Cole vs. Cole, and if Nathan wins, he will tell everyone that Alan has a crush on a boy, and if Alan wins, he gets one favor from Alan. Be warned, it will probably make you cry. And smiled. 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. 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 … New librarian was questioning it. Cole came out to his brother and father in the United States on October 14, 2017,. 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