Erik vs. Everything by Christina Uss
Published by Clarion Books on August 3, 2021
ISBN: 0358126711
Pages: 288
Genres: Humor, Realistic Fiction
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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Erik is the youngest of Sheepflatteners, son of Inge and Thorfast, brother of Brunhilde and Allyson, and Viking through and through. Except for the part where he suffers anxiety and is fearful of all the fierce, exciting things his family does. Erik and his sister Brunhilde spend the summer with their Minnesota cousins and Brunhilde takes on Erik’s fears as her summer project, starting with a trip to the library to check out the Big Book of Fears and the Art of War. Although Erik would much rather hide under his bed, he does indeed face some of his fears and even takes up mountain biking. A creative and humorous tale about anxiety and finding your place in your family.

Reviewed by Karen Sandlin Silverman, Mt. Ararat Middle School, Topsham