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Morgy Makes His Move by Maggie Lewis

Morgy Makes His Move

Maggie Lewis

HarperCollins · Paperback · April 29, 2002

Morgy MacDougal-MacDuff hates being the new kid in a new school in a new town in a new state.

School StoriesBullyingNew Experiencesyoung
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Who it’s for
Morgy adjusts to a new school and town while figuring out how to face a bully.
Themes
Adjusting to change, Belonging, Bullying
Pacing
Steady

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About this book

Morgy MacDougal-MacDuff hates being the new kid in a new school in a new town in a new state. Each day brings more things to get used to, from weird Boston accents to surviving the blizzard of the century to facing Ferguson, bully extraordinaire. Gradually, though, Morgy begins to figure out life in Puckett Corner, Massachusetts, and learns that he just might fit in after all.

Morgy in Puckett Corner

Morgy adjusts to a new school and town while figuring out how to face a bully.

Come here for

  • Morgy’s first days in a new school, town, and state
  • Boston accents, a blizzard, and bully Ferguson

Expect

  • Life in Puckett Corner, Massachusetts
  • Morgy’s gradual search for a place to fit in

Where it sits

Bullying50%
New Experiences47%
School Stories36%

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Publisher categories

  • City & Town Life
  • U.S. Stories
  • Hockey Stories
  • School Stories
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  • Big Feelings
  • Friendship
  • New Experiences
  • Self-Esteem & Resilience
Authors
Maggie Lewis
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
April 29, 2002
Format
Paperback
Theme
Adjusting to change · Belonging · Bullying
Reading lane
City & Town Life