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

29 Reviews

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Just Shy of Ordinary by Kari

Video review by Kari

Reader Reviews

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 Shai of Ordinary

Review by Awesomeness888

I really loved this book! i liked how it included LGBTQIA+ in the story and the plot was exciting. I have already reread it 3 times

Aug 07, 2025 04:04 PM

Liked it

Review by Kuromi9

This book reminds me of myself.

Aug 07, 2025 12:48 PM

Awsome

Review by AvaLove8

I liked how it had a little of everything and kept me on my toes from the start to the end.

Jul 01, 2025 01:47 PM

Good but not great

Review by marshmallowqueen

I liked it but it was confusing. ):(

Jun 09, 2025 10:17 PM

Just Shy of Ordinary