The Pants Project, Cat Clarke
The Pants Project, Cat Clarke
List: $19.95 | Sale: $13.97
Club: $9.97

The Pants Project

Author: Cat Clarke

Narrator: Julia Whelan

Unabridged: 4 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/07/2017

Synopsis

A Transformer is a robot in disguise. Liv is a boy in disguise. It’s that simple. Liv knows he was always meant tobe a boy, but with his new school’s terrible dress code, he can’t even wear pants. Only Skirts. Operation: PantsProject begins! The only way for Liv to get what he wants is to go after it himself. But to Liv, this isn’t just amission to change the school policy—it’s a mission to change his life. Ant that’s a pretty big deal.Awardwnningauthor Cat Clarke makes her middlegradedebut with this hilarious and heartfelt underdog story.Liv may not be an alienfightingrobot, but he is fighting to make the world a better place…one leg at a time.

About Cat Clarke

Cat Clarke is the bestselling, award-winning author of novels for teens and young adults. She was born in Zambia, brought up in Edinburgh and Yorkshire, and attended university in Edinburgh. Now a full-time writer, she was previously an editor at Scholastic UK, where she worked on nonfiction bestsellers.

About Julia Whelan

Julia Whelan is a novelist, screenwriter, lifelong actor, and multiple award-winning audiobook narrator. She graduated with a degree in English and creative writing from Middlebury College and Oxford University. She is a former child actor who has appeared in multiple films and television shows.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Cece

*3.5/5 Note: I am cis so I cannot comment on how authentic the representation was. While initially I had issues with the voice of this novel - the writing wasn't my favorite, sometimes sounding a bit too young or a bit disjointed - I think by the end it really came into its own. Liv as a character gre......more

Goodreads review by Brittany

This was a cute book about a student in a uniformed middle school that has begun to identify as a boy. The uniform code forces Liv to wear a skirt. It is geared for a younger audience. The voice of Liv is well constructed, and they are brought to life. Liv brings their fight from the hairdresser to......more

Quotes

“Clarke artfully twists together LGBTQ concerns and disability issues with self-esteem, respect, and compassion. This book is a current-day Beverly Cleary or Judy Blume, delving into issues faced by kids, like bullying and tolerance, but with an issue experienced by many kids today.” San Francisco Book Review

“Without a doubt, The Pants Project is a good book, for kids or adults. It’s also a great reminder that adolescence is hard, kids are mean, support is key—and it’s all wrapped up in a wise, self-aware preteen you’ll enjoy meeting.” South Florida Gay News

“A tale that unabashedly affirms the importance of accepting and celebrating differences…A fine addition to LGBTQ children’s literature.” Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“A wonderfully sweet middle grade story with a satisfying ending…The hopeful tone makes it easier for readers to grapple with the serious issues discussed, and the happy-ever-after ending will not fail to satisfy.” School Library Journal

“Liv is the perfect hero…Through The Pants Project, Liv learns important lessons about friendship and the importance of staying true to yourself—takeaways every kid can relate to.” M. G. Hennessey, author of the critically acclaimed Other Boy

“The Pants Project gently and humorously reminds readers that being just like everyone else isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.” Ami Polonsky, author of Gracefully Grayson

Awards

  • Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books
  • Pacific Northwest Young Readers Choice Award
Add to Cart
Add to Wish List