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Can playing dead bring you back to life? Maybe only on Dead Wednesday… On this day the worlds of a shy boy and a gone girl collide, and the connection they make will change them both forever. A brilliant new novel from the Newbery Medal winner and author of the New York Times bestseller Stargirl. "Jerry Spinelli has created another middle grade masterpiece." —BookPage, starred review On Dead Wednesday, every eighth grader in Amber Springs is assigned the name and identity of a teenager who died a preventable death in the past year. The kids don black shirts and for the whole day everyone in town pretends they're invisible—as if they weren't even there. The adults think it will make them contemplate their mortality. The kids know it's a free pass to get away with anything. Worm Tarnauer feels invisible every day. He's perfectly happy being the unnoticed sidekick of his friend Eddie. So he's not expecting Dead Wednesday to feel that different. But he didn't count on being assigned Becca Finch (17, car crash). And he certainly didn't count on Becca showing up to boss him around! Letting this girl into his head is about to change everything. This is the story of the unexpected, heartbreaking, hilarious, truly epic day when Worm Tarnauer discovers his own life.

In the captivating pages of "Dead Wednesday" by Jerry Spinelli, readers are introduced to the intriguing world of Wed Wabbit, an enigmatic character who possesses the ability to bring inanimate objects to life.

As Wed discovers this extraordinary power, he embarks on a series of captivating adventures, transforming everyday objects into lifelike companions. With each new creation, Wed unravels the secrets of his newfound ability and explores the boundaries of his imagination.

Set against the backdrop of a small town, "Dead Wednesday" delves into the themes of friendship, loyalty, and the power of imagination. As Wed navigates the complexities of growing up, he grapples with the consequences of his actions and learns valuable lessons about responsibility and compassion.

Through the eyes of Wed Wabbit, Spinelli weaves a heartwarming and humorous tale that celebrates the magic of childhood and the boundless potential of human creativity. "Dead Wednesday" invites readers to embark on a journey of self-discovery and to embrace the wonders that lie within their own imaginations.

Join Wed on his extraordinary adventures as he breathes life into the inanimate and discovers the true meaning of friendship and imagination in "Dead Wednesday" by Jerry Spinelli.