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When Miss Toni decides that rivals Liberty and Rochelle will both perform duets with Hayden in the next competition, the two girls develop their first crushes on one of the cutest twelve-year-olds in town. Book #2
Quick Summary
If you're looking for a light, fun read for your middle grader, this one's a solid choice. The story centers around two girls who couldn't be more different rival performers forced to work together as duet partners and what happens when a cute classmate gets thrown into the mix. It captures that awkward, exciting feeling of developing crushes at that age without getting too heavy or dramatic. Kids who enjoy stories about friendship drama, dance or performing arts, or navigating cliques will likely connect with the characters. Parents will appreciate that it handles typical middle school social stuff jealousy, fitting in, and learning to cooperate with someone you don't always see eye-to-eye with in a pretty wholesome way. The short length and chapter format make it perfect for reluctant readers who want something they can actually finish. If your kid enjoyed books like "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" or anything with middle school humor and heart, this fits that same vibe.