A funny and inspiring novel about friendship, family, and one undersized boy's ability to think BIG.

Charlie Han's troubles are much bigger than he is. At school he's branded an outsider, a loserthe tiny kid from the Chinese takeout.

His only ally is Sinus Sedgely, a kid with a lower-level reputation than Charlie himself.

Life at home isn't much better. His dad is more skilled with a wok than he is with words, and his mom is suffocating the life out of Charlie, worried about his every move.

But when a new passion leads Charlie to the mother of all confrontations, he finds his real mom has been hiding a massive secret.

A secret that while shocking, might actually lead Charlie to feeling ten feet tall."In the fast-growing bullying genre, Charlie's story stands out.

This isn't a kid who will do anything to join the cool clique.

This is a story about staying true to yourself and following your passion."--Kirkus"Earle excels at showing personal growth in the characters, and it is gratifying to observe the believable evolution of Sinus's and Charlie's parents.VERDICTFamily drama with a solid mix of action, adventure, and humor."--SLJ "Charlie is a character to root for.

He is witty and perceptive and has a secretweapon in his best friend, Sinus Sedgely."--Booklist From the Hardcover edition.