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When sophomore Willa and her mother relocate to Arizona, she enrolls at the exclusive Valley Prep and launches a secret Robin Hood style plan: steal from the wealthy "Glitterati" and give the loot to the scholarship girls who are bullied for being different. She learns how to crack lockers and car doors, all while keeping her scheme hidden from the popular crowd. The plan becomes more complicated when Aidan Murphy, the school's most notorious ace-degenerate, appears as both a stumbling block and an unexpected complication. Now Willa must weigh the risks of her double life against the growing consequences for herself and the students she's trying to protect.
Quick Summary
If you've got a middle schooler who loves a good mix of humor and heart, Willa's story is one they'll probably tear through. She's a new sophomore at an elite Arizona prep school whose family situation means she's suddenly surrounded by kids with way more money than her, and she decides to do something about it by becoming a sort of teen Robin Hood swiping from the rich kids and secretly helping those struggling to get by. The premise is fresh and fun, and Willa's voice is witty enough to keep reluctant readers turning pages even when things get a little complicated. It's got that satisfying balance of silly schemes and genuine emotion as she navigates making friends, dealing with her mom, and figuring out right from wrong in a place where everyone's got something to prove. Parents will appreciate that it's clean and age-appropriate, with only mild drama and no concerning content just good old-fashioned mischief with a conscience. Fans of books like "The Revenge of the Nerds" or anyone who enjoys school stories with clever protagonists and quick pacing will find a lot to like here.