{"product_id":"alan-cole-is-not-a-coward-9780062567048","title":"Alan Cole Is Not a Coward","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlan Cole can't stand up to his cruel brother, Nathan. He can't escape the wrath of his demanding father, who thinks he's about as exceptional as a goldfish. And--scariest of all--he can't let the cute boy across the cafeteria know he has a crush on him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when Nathan discovers Alan's secret, his older brother announces a high-stakes round of Cole vs. Cole. Each brother must complete seven nearly impossible tasks; whoever finishes the most wins the game. 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. Alan's determined to prove--to Nathan, to the world, to himself--that this goldfish can learn to swim.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMay the best Cole win.\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":"Harper Collins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50625731428626,"sku":"9780062567048","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b4ce8cec-cf6b-4632-8a7f-ca83f993305f.jpg?v=1732638234","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/alan-cole-is-not-a-coward-9780062567048","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}