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Stanford Wong Flunks Big-Time

Lisa Yee
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Stanford Wong Flunks Big-Time

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007

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Lisa Yee

Stanford Wong Flunks Big-Time

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Realistic Fiction

Humor

Modern Classic Fiction
Period
Asian Literature
Setting

Southern California • Contemporary

Topic
Sports
Publication Year

2007

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

650L

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Super Short Summary

In Stanford Wong Flunks Big-Time by Lisa Yee, a middle school student, Stanford Wong, struggles academically and must attend summer school to avoid repeating the grade. While dealing with parental expectations and social challenges, Stanford forms unexpected friendships and discovers personal strengths beyond academics.

Humorous

Emotional

Challenging

Inspirational

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.2

1,880 ratings

67%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Stanford Wong Flunks Big-Time by Lisa Yee receives praise for its humor and relatable depiction of middle school challenges. Stanford's journey addresses themes of self-acceptance and growth, resonating with young readers. However, some find the plot predictable. Overall, Yee's engaging style and strong character development make it an enjoyable read for its target audience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Stanford Wong Flunks Big-Time?

A reader who would enjoy Stanford Wong Flunks Big-Time by Lisa Yee is likely a middle-grade student who appreciates humor and relatable school-life challenges. Fans of Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid series and Rachel Renée Russell's Dork Diaries will enjoy its engaging narrative and character development.

4.2

1,880 ratings

67%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Realistic Fiction

Humor

Modern Classic Fiction
Period
Asian Literature
Setting

Southern California • Contemporary

Topic
Sports
Publication Year

2007

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

650L

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