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

25 Reviews

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Just Shy of Ordinary by Kari

Video review by Kari

Reader Reviews

Good but not great

Review by marshmallowqueen

I liked it but it was confusing. ):(

Jun 09, 2025 10:17 PM

Awesome book!😃

Review by 33rsiegel

Very diverse and has a little of everything, there’s secrets, romance, action, and more!😃

Jun 09, 2025 06:42 PM

Love this book

Review by Mew2014

Great book! I felt like I could connect with this book

Jun 05, 2025 09:18 PM

I liked this book a lot

Review by TristsanK

The main character reminds me a lot of my siblings and the struggles they are going through. I'm really glad I ordered this one.

Jun 04, 2025 10:36 PM

just shy of ordinary

Review by readingisfun22

I think this good book because it show shai be proud who they is

Apr 04, 2025 01:59 PM

Just Shy of Ordinary