Nerd No More by Kristine L. Franklin

by Kristine L. Franklin

Wiggie Carter gets himself into real trouble because he tries desperately to be a cool kid instead of a nerd with a mom who hosts a TV science show

Paperback

First published September 2, 1996

About the author

Kristine L. Franklin is the author of several novels for young readers, including ECLIPSE, NERD NO MORE, DOVE SONG, and the best-selling LONE WOLF, a SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL Best Book of the Year.

Reviews

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute book for upper elementary and middle school kids. Wiggie was trying to fit in with the cool kids and learns what that really means.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've had Nerd No More" on my shelves for a while now. I've seen several students pick it up but I don't think anyone has had it long enough to finish.

It's a cute book. It's follows the classic storyline of a nerd trying to reinvent a new identity. In addition, the protagonist is trying to deal with unresolved issues revolving around his father's death. Both bullying and popularity pop up as they regard identity.

I'd probably pair this with Millicent Min, Girl Genius, Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life, and The Truth about Truman School. I think several of my middle class students would identify with this one.

[Duane · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Wiggie" is your average boy struggling with trying to fit in with all his friends as they grow up in elementary school and try to find themselves. His problem is that his mom is the local tv science lady which means he's considered a nerd by association. He tries to create a new identity with terrible results and then only begins to understand that maybe wanting to be someone else isn't all that great of an idea anyways. Filled with good moral stories, yet not sappy, this book should appeal to preteens mostly.

[Terrie Landsberger · Rating 4 out of 5]

My book is called Nerd no more. The author is Kristine Franklin.The genre is fiction. The setting mostly takes place in a sixth read class room. And some times in Wiggie's town. The main character are Wiggie, his mom Marilyn, Callie, Eddie, Billy, and Mr.Bell. In this book it was based of of a boy named Wiggie. It told about his wiled time in the sixth grade. I rated it a four because it was a great book that had great supersizes and made me want to read the next page.

[Patty · Rating 2 out of 5]

Started strong with some interesting character details, but became very plot-heavy about halfway through.