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      The Great Whipplethorp Bug Collection

      by Ben Brashares
      Published
      May 2021
      Main Genre
      General Fiction General Fiction
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      Pages
      40
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      Enjoy this witty, heartwarming exploration of father-son relationships and growing up male in today''s culture through the lens of a boy yearning to forge his own identity.Chuck Whipplethorp has a lot to live up to. He is Charles Whipplethorp the Fifth after all, named after hisseriouslycool ancestors who were explorers, soldiers, and scientists—his grandpa even discovered a new species of insect! One day Chuck looks at his stay-at-home dad, huddled over his laptop, and asks: "Dad . . . when I grow up, am I going to be as boring as you?"With a little help from his nurturing father, Chuck finds his own source of strength and individuality through creativity, and helps him to discover that "greatness" comes in many forms.The Great Whipplethorp Bug Collectionoffers a multigenerational family portrait with humor and heart, while unpacking gender roles and acknowledging the universal desire young readers feel to belong and make a mark in the world.

      Genres & Themes

      Genres

      General Fiction

      Characters & Occupations

      Animals

      Age Level

      Kids (12 & Under) Kids: Picture Books

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      First Edition May 2021 Little, Brown ISBN13 9780316538251 ISBN10 0316538256
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