| Author(s) | Brian Doyle |
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| Age Group | 9-12 |
| Publisher | Groundwood Books |
| ISBN | 978-0888996091 |
| Year | 2004 |
In 1945 in Ottawa's Lowertown, Tommy and two of his friends try to find out who attacked the father of their Jewish friend Sammy.
When Zimdalamashkermishkada starts at a new school, he knows he’ll have to introduce himself to lots of new people. He trips over his long name and decides to shrink it down to the shorter, simpler Zim. The nickname works fine for introductions, but deep down, it doesn’t feel right. It’s not until a new friend sees him for who he truly is that Zimdalamashkermishkada finds the confidence to step proudly into his long name. This book is an uplifting story that encourages young readers to celebrate their authentic selves, and proclaims that no one should ever have to shrink themselves to fit in.
