‘Ambrose Bukowski is the titular nerd and it’s in his delightful, disarming voice that Word Nerd unfolds … a funny, wry tale’
Globe and Mail
‘Tender, often funny. It will appeal to word nerds, but even more to anyone who has ever longed for acceptance’
School Library Journal, starred review
‘Enlivened by the witty, articulate musings of a hyper-observant and eccentric protagonist, Word Nerd is also chock-full of valuable lessons about being yourself and giving second chances. A page-turner’
Quill & Quire
Winner of the Governor General’s Literary Award and the Canadian Library Association’s Children’s Book of the Year
‘Both disarming and endearing. A realistic, poignant portrait of one teen who overcomes nearly unbearable feelings of grief and guilt’
Kirkus
‘A fantastic narrator, authentic and endearing … a memorable read for all the right reasons’
Booktrust
‘Nielsen writes about the heaviest subjects with the lightest of touches … a truly uplifting, even happy read’
Lovereading
‘Gloriously character driven … poignant and witty’
Bookbag
‘There are many great voices in YA fiction, but Susin Nielsen manages to give us TWO in the same book. I defy you not to fall in love with this book’
Phil Earle
‘There’s so much to love about this story, but what grabbed me most is the humour. Who do I write to to join the Susin Nielsen fan club?’
Christopher Paul Curtis
‘Susin Nielsen is one of the best writers working today’
Susan Juby
‘This savvy, insightful take on the modern family makes for nearly nonstop laughs’
Kirkus, starred review
‘A book to fortify readers against bullies and homophobes’
Sunday Times
‘Nielsen deals with some big issues – grief, loss, bullying and homophobia – but anchors the story with terrific warmth and humour. One to make you laugh, cry and read in one sitting’
The Bookseller
‘Snappy and witty. A really fine YA novel’
Telegraph
‘A sheer delight. That next life-affirming book’
Storytellers Inc.