Thwonk [Paperback]

From the Newbery Honor author ofHope Was Here,Thwonk is a delightful story overflowing with funny, stylish writing. 

Imagine having a personal cupid—an actual winged being—pop into your life and offer to make your dreams come true. The catch is he can help you in only one way: artistically, academically, or romantically. That's what happens to aspiring photographer Allison Jean (A. J.) McCreary. A. J. knows she should concentrate on getting into a top-notch art school. But she's spent five torturous months obsessed with handsome hunk, Peter Terris. Just one shot from the cupid's bow andthwonk, A. J. will have the undying devotion of handsome Peter...forever.Praise forThwonk... 

Bauer's buoyant narrative will elicit chuckles as it delivers its message (thwonk!) with the accuracy of a well-aimed arrow from Cupid. -- Publisher's Weekly

Bauer's forcefully funny writing remains stylish from start to finish.  -- BCCB, on Thwonk

More praise for Newbery Honor author and New York Times best-seller Joan Bauer...

Full of fabulous and somewhat flamoyant characters, witty dialogue and memorable scenes... Bauer's best yet. -- SLJ, starred review, onRules of the Road

Rich with engaging characters, a light love interest, and dramatic tension in a well-paced plot, this is another great read from Bauer. -- SLJ, onBackwater

When it comes to creating strong, idependent, and funny teenaged female characters, Bauer is in a class by herself. -- SLJ, starred review, onHope Was Here

This laugh-out-loud story is a delight...Ellie proves herself an all-around winner. So is Max and so is this book. -- SLJ, starred review, onSquashedJoan Bauer (www.joanbauer.com) is the author of numerous books for young readers. She received a Newbery Honor Medal for Hope Was Here, lCĪ