Erik vs. Everything

**Can a worrier really become a warrior? Nine-year-old Erik Sheepflattener’s life motto is Avoid Stuff, despite his family’s attempts to bring out his inner Viking. In this outrageously quirky, funny and perceptive *novel **. . .** why not be both? (*** Booklist **, starred review)** Meet Erik Sheepflattener. Each member of his modern-day Viking-heritage family has a motto to live by. His parents have Family and Pride. His sisters have Conquer and Win. His grandfather has Turnip. But Erik is developing a motto he can truly believe in: Avoid Stuff. Mostly, Erik’s fierce family ignores or discounts him, especially when he tries to say no. But while spending the summer with his rough-and-tumble cousins and older sister Brunhilde in Minnesota, axe-wielding Bru gets the idea to name and Conquer all of Erik’s fears. Will anyone hear him say no before it’s too late? And will Erik end up defined by his fears, or by his fearless family? *Erik vs. Everything* is an adventurous, humorous, and heartfelt romp about finding your place, speaking up for yourself, and pursuing what you love . . . even when it scares you.

Author	Christina Uss
Format	Ebook
ISBN	9780063290822
Language	English
Pages	152
Publication Date	06-12-2023
Publisher	HarperCollins

2 reviews for Erik vs. Everything

Rated 5 out of 5

Hayhuns5 (verified owner) – 04/29/2025

9 year-old Erik Sheepflattener is the final child in a family of fierce modern-day Viking warriors living in Connecticut. His older twin sisters both know exactly who they are, Allison is a competitive cheerleader while Brunhilde has completely embraced the family Viking heritage and battles everything. But Erik isn’t like the rest of his family. Erik is afraid of everything. Erik’s motto is to avoid stuff. But a summer spent in Minnesota with his cousins and sisters just might test Erik’s fears more than he ever imagines.
Throughout the book we learn along with Erik about the good and bad about fear. Erik learns how to be who he is, say no, and that family always looks out for each other. Erik grows a lot in the book. Filled with crazy but loveable characters, this book was an adventure. It wasn’t my favorite middle grade book that I’ve read lately, but it was still enjoyable.
Rated 5 out of 5

Hayhuns5 (verified owner) – 04/29/2025

An adventure for middle gradea

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