Thwonk

By Joan Bauer | Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group

About the book

From the Newbery Honor author of Hope Was Here, Thwonk is a delightful story overflowing with funny, stylish writing. 

Imagine having a personal cupid—an actual winged being—pop into your life and offer to make your dreams come true. The catch is he can help you in only one way: artistically, academically, or romantically. That's what happens to aspiring photographer Allison Jean (A. J.) McCreary. A. J. knows she should concentrate on getting into a top-notch art school. But she's spent five torturous months obsessed with handsome hunk, Peter Terris. Just one shot from the cupid's bow and thwonk, A. J. will have the undying devotion of handsome Peter...forever.

Editions of Thwonk

Hardcover
ISBN 9780399237515
Paperback
ISBN 9780142404294
Paperback
ISBN 9780698119147
EBook
ISBN 9781101657911

Read an Excerpt

From the Newbery Honor author of Hope Was Here, Thwonk is a delightful story overflowing with funny, stylish writing. 

Imagine having a personal cupid—an actual winged being—pop into your life and offer to make your dreams come true. The catch is he can help you in only one way: artistically, academically, or romantically. That's what happens to aspiring photographer Allison Jean (A. J.) McCreary. A. J. knows she should concentrate on getting into a top-notch art school. But she's spent five torturous months obsessed with handsome hunk, Peter Terris. Just one shot from the cupid's bow and thwonk, A. J. will have the undying devotion of handsome Peter...forever.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thwonk about?

From the Newbery Honor author of Hope Was Here, Thwonk is a delightful story overflowing with funny, stylish writing. 

Imagine having a personal cupid—an actual winged being—pop into your life and offer to make your dreams come true. The catch is he can help you in only one way: artistically, academically, or romantically. That's what happens to aspiring photographer Allison Jean (A. J.) McCreary. A. J. knows she should concentrate on getting into a top-notch art school. But she's spent five torturous months obsessed with handsome hunk, Peter Terris. Just one shot from the cupid's bow and thwonk, A. J. will have the undying devotion of handsome Peter...forever.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Thwonk?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction

Where can I read a sample of Thwonk?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780399237515

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Thwonk?

Joan Bauer

Who is the Publisher of the book Thwonk?

Penguin Young Readers Group

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Thwonk is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780399237515) and paperback(ISBN 9780142404294) and paperback(ISBN 9780698119147) and ebook(ISBN 9781101657911)

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