Worst-Case Collin by Caprara, Rebecca

This poignant middle grade novel in verse follows twelve-year-old Collin who manages his anxiety by mapping out survival plans for any disaster or worst-case scenario.

Collin is always prepared for something to go wrong. Ever since he lost his mom in a car accident, he's been journaling about how to overcome things like avalanches, riptides, or even a bad case of halitosis. Meanwhile, Collin's father grows more distant by the day, and has started hoarding things throughout their house. Determined to hide his home life from his friends, Collin navigates middle school alongside the hilarious and clueless Liam, and Georgia, who Collin may have feelings for. Can Collin learn to be vulnerable around those he loves, even when he can't control every possible scenario?

Author: Rebecca Caprara
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Published: 09/28/2021
Pages: 384
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.22lbs
Size: 6.30h x 5.80w x 1.50d
ISBN: 9781623541453
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.5
Point Value: 5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 519547 / Worst-Case Collin


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2021
Booklist 09/15/2021 pg. 53
School Library Journal 10/08/2021 pg. 1
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2022 pg. 109
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2022 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
Rebecca Caprara has been writing stories since she was a little girl. What she enjoys the most is writing across genres and form for middle-grade readers. The Magic of Melwick Orchard was her debut novel.