This week's pick is Mercy on These Teenage Chimps by Gary Soto (YA SOTO).
Ronnie and his best friend Joey have recently turned thirteen, and they both feel like they've turned into chimpanzees. They make weird noises, look funny, and are all of a sudden very interested in girls. Joey is convinced he's met the love of his life at an athletic awards ceremony, but when he is embarrassed by Coach Puddlefield right in front of her, Joey retreats to the treehouse in his backyard and refuses to come down. It is up to Ronnie to track down Jessica, convince her to fall in love with Joey, and together perhaps they can convince Joey he is not a chimp. Along the way Joey meets some interesting characters, helps Coach patch up his love life, and realizes his own chimp stage will soon come to an end.
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