by Helen Rutter:

Billy Plimpton has a big dream: to become a famous comedian when he grows up.  He already knows a lot of jokes, but thinks he has one big problem standing in his way: his stutter. 

At first, Billy thinks the best way to deal with this is to…never say a word.  But soon he finds out this is NOT the best way to deal with things.  As Billy makes his way toward the spotlight, a lot of funny things happen to him.  In the end, the whole school will know–if you think you can hold Billy Plimpton back, be warned: the joke will soon be on you! 

by Jamie Sumner:

From the acclaimed author of Roll with It and Tune It Out comes a funny and moving middle grade novel about a boy who uses his unusual talent for decoding people’s trash to try to fit in at his new school.