The King of Jam Sandwiches by Walters, Eric

★ "Tug at the heartstrings and tickle the funny bone...This warm tale is definitely one for the keeper shelves. Highly recommended."--School Library Journal, starred review

Thirteen-year-old Robbie leads a double life. It's just Robbie and his dad, but no one knows that his dad isn't like most parents. Sometimes he wakes Robbie up in the middle of the night to talk about dying. Sometimes he just leaves without telling Robbie where he's going. Once when Robbie was younger, he was gone for more than a week. Robbie was terrified of being left alone but even more scared of telling anyone in case he was put into foster care. No one can know. Until one day when Robbie has to show the tough new girl, Harmony, around school. Their first meeting ends horribly and she punches Robbie in the face. But eventually, they come to realize that they have a lot more in common than they thought. Can Robbie's new friend be trusted to keep his secret?

The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

Author: Eric Walters
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Published: 09/22/2020
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 7.60h x 5.00w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9781459825567
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4
Point Value: 7
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 515478 / King of Jam Sandwiches


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 06/01/2020
School Library Journal 07/01/2020 pg. 62

About the Author

Eric Walters is the award-winning author of more than 100 novels and picture books. He is a tireless presenter, speaking to over 100,000 students per year in schools across the country. A Member of the Order of Canada, Eric lives in Guelph, Ontario.