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The Scar Boys by Len Vlahos
3.0

Funny, engaging YA that's insightful about the life of Harry, who was almost struck by lightning when he was 8 (instead, he was burned by branches from the tree that was struck by lightning) and has grown up with literal and figurative scars from the experience. Like a mix of [b:Wonder|11387515|Wonder|R.J. Palacio|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1366213431s/11387515.jpg|16319487] and [b:Fat Kid Rules the World|50925|Fat Kid Rules the World|K.L. Going|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1327962011s/50925.jpg|2337116], in a good way.