Erik vs. Everything

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Can a worrier really become a warrior? Nine-year-old Erik Sheepflattener’s life motto is Avoid Stuff, despite his family’s attempts to bring out his inner Viking. In this outrageously quirky, "funny and perceptive"* novel . . . why not be both? (*Booklist, starred review)

Meet Erik Sheepflattener. Each member of his modern-day Viking-heritage family has a motto to live by. His parents have Family and Pride. His sisters have Conquer and Win. His grandfather has Turnip. But Erik is developing a motto he can truly believe in: Avoid Stuff.

Mostly, Erik’s fierce family ignores or discounts him, especially when he tries to say no. But while spending the summer with his rough-and-tumble cousins and older sister Brunhilde in Minnesota, axe-wielding Bru gets the idea to name and Conquer all of Erik’s fears. Will anyone hear him say no before it’s too late? And will Erik end up defined by his fears, or by his fearless family? 

Erik vs. Everything is an adventurous, humorous, and heartfelt romp about finding your place, speaking up for yourself, and pursuing what you love . . . even when it scares you.

 
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# of Pages: 288

Book Binding: Paperback

Year of Publication: 2023

Publisher: Clarion Books

Language: en

ISBN: 9780063290822

Christina Uss is an award-winning author and writer who has been crafting stories since she was a child. She has a degree in Creative Writing from the University of California, Berkeley and has worked in various fields such as advertising, education, and publishing. Uss is known for her humorous and heartfelt writing style, and her ability to create relatable and engaging characters. In addition to writing, she also enjoys hiking, playing the ukulele, and spending time with her family. Erik vs. Everything is her debut novel and she is currently working on her next book.