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The Amazing Life of Birds: The Nineteen Day Puberty Journal of Duane Homer Leech |  | Author: Gary Paulsen
Publisher: Yearling
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 256197
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Young Adult
Pages: 96
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.1 x 0.5
ISBN: 0553494287
EAN: 9780553494280
ASIN: 0553494287
Publication Date: June 10, 2008
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Product Description
Zit monster.
Puberty Werewolf.
Potty Boy.
Doo Doo Rules!
I’m Duane. Duane Homer Leech. Don’t ask.
I’m 12. And one week. What I want to know is, where is this whole puberty thing going? So far it’s just something put on earth to destroy me.
And I don’t have a clue what’s coming next.
From the Hardcover edition.
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 Courtesy of Teens Read Too July 22, 2009
TeensReadToo.com (All Over the US & Canada)
As a Gary Paulsen fan, I'm always on the lookout for his latest. When I found this slim volume, I at first thought I'd share it with the sixth or seventh grade teachers in my building. But then I read it, and I'll be honest, when I find one this good, I don't share. I'm really glad I kept it to myself because my 8th-grade students loved it.
Duane Homer Leech is twelve and suffers from the onset of puberty. Here are a few tidbits to tempt you ... Duane uses the word ELBOW to distract himself when he begins visualizing women's body parts in everything he comes in contact with. The code word ELBOW is used throughout the book to avoid actually mentioning anything unacceptable. The kids thought this was great! They also could relate to the fact that Duane could never predict what his body would do next. His changing voice and the constant eruption of pimples are just a few of the images that other teens and pre-teens can relate to.
Duane compares what he is going through to a bird family that has built a nest outside his window. He notes daily changes in the appearance and development of the new baby in the nest, complete with clever little sketches.
Once again, Gary Paulsen has a hit. If you are going through the teen years now or remember anything about those days of the past, find a copy of THE AMAZING LIFE OF BIRDS. It's a real hoot!
Reviewed by: Sally Kruger, aka "Readingjunky"
 short but sweet October 25, 2008
marathonmom (florida)
I purchased this book for my 10 year old son. He enjoyed the book but said it was too short and didn't flow very well. Good book for a quick, thought provoking read.
 Not up to Paulsen standards August 21, 2008
M. Smith (Maine)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This review is from my 12-year-old son:
"Although well written, this book did not live up to my standard for Gary Paulsen's writing. The book is cute, and it's a fast read. However, after reading the Hatchet series, I expect more action and conflict from a Paulsen book. The story of Duane's pueberty "trauma" makes a thin plot line since it is something that nearly everyone goes through. I hope that Mr. Paulsen will write another action-adventure story soon."
My review (his mother)
I personally liked the book very much. It was funny and had a hopeful, encouraging ending. I liked the way the main character watched the birds outside his window and compared the baby with himself.
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