Okay for Now is a children's novel by Gary D. Schmidt, published in 2011. It is a companion to Schmidt's 2007 novel The Wednesday Wars and features one of its supporting characters, Doug Swieteck.

Apr 5, 2011 · Okay For Now, his latest novel, explores another seemingly improbable alliance, this one between new outsider in town Doug Swieteck and Lil Spicer, the savvy spitfire daughter of his deli owner boss. With her challenging assistance, Doug discovers new sides of himself.

Feb 5, 2013 · At once heartbreaking and hopeful, this absorbing novel centers on Doug, 14, who has an abusive father, a bully for a brother, a bad reputation, and shameful secrets to keep. Teachers and police and his relatives think he's worthless, and he …

3 days ago · Okay for Now by Gary D. Schmidt. 37 Total Resources 8 Awards 48 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books Audio Excerpt from Okay for Now; Video Book Reading from Okay for Now; Name Pronunciation with Gary D. Schmidt; Grade; 5 …

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Aug 23, 2024 · The lone original here, Neumeister’s “Okay For Now,” is a chugging, slow funk number with Versace on organ. Based on Dave Mason’s “Feelin’ Alright,” a 1969 hit single for Joe Cocker,” it features more vocal plunger work by the trombonist along with a deeply rooted bass solo from Gress and an edgy piano solo by Versace that is ...

At once heartbreaking and hopeful, this absorbing novel centers on Doug, 14, who has an abusive father, a bully for a brother, a bad reputation, and shameful secrets to keep. Teachers and police and his relatives think he's worthless, and he …

Sep 3, 2021 · "Companion to the Newbery Honor Book The Wednesday Wars"--Cover National Book Award Finalist, 2011

Feb 5, 2013 · Okay for Now: A National Book Award Winner Beloved author Gary D. Schmidt expertly blends comedy and tragedy in the story of Doug Swieteck, an unhappy "teenage thug" first introduced in The Wednesday Wars, who finds consolation and a sense of possibility in friendship and art.