{"product_id":"alan-cole-doesnt-dance-9780062567062","title":"Alan Cole Doesn't Dance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo heartwarming cheer, Alan Cole came out to his school. \u003cem\u003eBut now what?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this follow-up novel to \u003cem\u003eAlan Cole Is Not a Coward\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlan Cole has a problem: Ron McCaughlin. Ever since Alan revealed he's gay, Ron has been bullying Alan with relentless fury. Alan can't tell his parents why he's really coming home with bruises--because they still don't know the truth about him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYet buoyed by the support of his classmates and with his friends Zack and Madison by his side, Alan thinks he can withstand the bullying and--just maybe--break through to Ron. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut all things come to a head when Alan's father asks that he take June Harrison to the upcoming Winter Dance. Never mind that Alan has two left feet, does not like girls, and might be developing feelings for a new boy at school.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis resounding tale about friendship, family, and the many meanings of bravery will leave readers rooting for Alan and his gang of proud misfits once more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBell, Eric:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Eric Bell lives and writes in Pennsylvania. He was once in middle school. He survived. You will too. \u003cem\u003eAlan Cole Is Not a Coward \u003c\/em\u003eis his debut novel, followed by \u003cem\u003eAlan Cole Doesn't Dance\u003c\/em\u003e. You can find him online at www.iamericbell.com.","brand":"Katherine Tegen Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50317992493330,"sku":"9780062567062","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e7e31f0f-8fae-444c-9c44-1b9f95049eff.jpg?v=1727544873","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/alan-cole-doesnt-dance-9780062567062","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}