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Start with The Schwa Was Here and continue through all 3 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with The Schwa Was Here
Book 1 by Neal Shusterman • Published 2004
Eighth grader Antsy Bonano is one of the few people who notices Calvin Schwa, a kid so forgettable that people literally fail to see him. Their friendship, a series of dares, and a job walking dogs for a cranky old ne...
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Ends with Ship Out of Luck
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Book 1:The Schwa Was Here
Neal Shusterman • 2004
Eighth grader Antsy Bonano is one of the few people who notices Calvin Schwa, a kid so forgettable that people literally fail to see him. Their friendship, a series of dares, and a job walking dogs for a cranky old ne...
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Book 2:Antsy Does Time
Neal Shusterman • 2008
When Antsy’s moody classmate Gunnar claims he has only six months to live, Antsy impulsively signs a contract donating a month of his own life to him. Soon the whole school is “giving time,” and Antsy must deal with r...
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Book 3:Ship Out of Luck
Neal Shusterman • 2013
On a Caribbean cruise with his loud extended family, Antsy Bonano expects boredom and buffet lines. Instead he gets tangled up with a mysterious girl, immigration issues, and a tangle of secrets below deck, forcing hi...
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Antsy Bonano FAQ
What is the best order to read the Antsy Bonano series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Schwa Was Here.
How many books are in the Antsy Bonano series?
There are 3 books currently listed in the Antsy Bonano series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Antsy Bonano series?
New readers should start with The Schwa Was Here, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Antsy Bonano series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2004 to 2013.