Worse Than Weird

Readers who love Leslie Connor and Ann M. Martin will adore this story of a citywide scavenger hunt and a girl who learns that family—and weirdness—is relative. Summer Coding Camp Incoming 7th graders only Eight-week session begins June 28 This is it, my summer plan. Hoping to ditch two months of chicken coops, kale, and her parents’ antiscreen rules, Mac MacLeod sets out to win a citywide food cart scavenger hunt and the money she needs for the summer coding camp of her dreams. But Mac discovers more than just clues during her cross-city sprint—like how her weird parents might not be the worst thing compared to the circumstances of those around her. With the same humor and hope of her debut novel, Mostly the Honest Truth, Jody J. Little gives readers another spunky, unforgettable character to root for. What happens when winning the prize means seeing the world—and your family—in a whole new way? A High-Stakes Scavenger Hunt: Join Mac as she dashes across Portland, solving riddles from food carts to win the money for the coding camp of her dreams. A Heartfelt Friendship Story: With her best friends Willa and Brie by her side, Mac discovers that teamwork is the best algorithm for solving life’s biggest problems. Finding Your Place: For a girl who feels like a glitch in her own family, this summer adventure is about more than just winning—it’s about discovering where she truly belongs. A Touching Coming-of-Age Tale: A funny and moving story about learning that everyone has their own struggles, and that a little understanding can change everything.