Super Short Summary

In Carol Gorman’s Dork in Disguise, science-loving sixth-grader Jerry Flack attempts to transform his image from "dork" to "cool kid" when he starts at a new school. With help from Brenda, an unabashed nerd, Jerry adopts a new persona to fit in with the popular crowd. However, he soon realizes the value of authenticity and embraces his true self, ultimately finding acceptance and happiness. The book includes instances of bullying.