PJ Our Way - Just Shy of Ordinary

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Shai is starting public school for the very first time and they’re super anxious! Will their friends accept their new pronouns? Will anyone discover the secret hidden beneath their stylish arm sleeves? Will Edie come to the dance with them?

Ages 10+

Pages 384

Publisher Hachette

Last Offered Dec 2024

Awards

Publisher's Weekly Starred Review

Sydney Taylor Silver Medal Winner

Average Rating

33 Reviews

Featured Reviews

Just Shy of Ordinary by Kari

Video review by Kari

Reader Reviews

Good Book

Review by Fh

Not too much action, but otherwise I loved it!

Feb 09, 2026 06:29 PM

Good book

Review by RaCcoonD

I really liked this book, because it connects Jewish heritage to identity.

Oct 09, 2025 11:01 PM

39735425367474846636454666474 STARS

Review by Q_J

This is my new absolute favorite book I loved it so much I didn’t end up getting this book so I checked it out from the library and I love it so much!!! The next time that this book is available I’m definitely getting it.

Oct 08, 2025 01:43 PM

incredible

Review by barucha_annabeth

LOVED IT. Follow Shai as they create a new normal for themself. They think they can solve everything by themself but Shai might have to learn to ask for help.

Oct 04, 2025 01:26 PM

Great!

Review by YoshiGirl

I really liked the book, but I read it a while ago so I don't remember it good.

Sep 04, 2025 07:24 PM

Just Shy of Ordinary