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The Pants Project by Cat Clarke
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The Pants Project

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Narrator Julia Whelan

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Length 4 hours 10 minutes
Language English
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A Transformer is a robot in disguise. Liv is a boy in disguise. It’s that simple. Liv knows he was always meant to

be a boy, but with his new school’s terrible dress code, he can’t even wear pants. Only Skirts. Operation: Pants

Project begins! The only way for Liv to get what he wants is to go after it himself. But to Liv, this isn’t just a

mission to change the school policy—it’s a mission to change his life. Ant that’s a pretty big deal.

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author Cat Clarke makes her middlegrade

debut with this hilarious and heartfelt underdog story.

Liv may not be an alienfighting

robot, but he is fighting to make the world a better place…one leg at a time.

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.

Julia Whelan is a screenwriter, lifelong actor, and award-winning audiobook narrator. She graduated with a degree in English and creative writing from Middlebury College and Oxford University. While she was in England, her flirtation with tea blossomed into a full-blown love affair, culminating in her eventual certification as a tea master. 

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Reviews

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

The Pants Project gently and humorously reminds readers that being just like everyone else isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.”

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