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It's the end of the school year and Gemma's friends all have prom dates while Gemma is destined to go alone. Gemma convinces herself that she doesn't care. But there's one boy who she secretly wishes would ask her--Sam. Book #4.
Quick Summary
In "Destiny Date," the fourth book in the series, middle schooler Gemma faces the end of the school year feeling left out when all her friends have prom dates while she goes alone, especially since she secretly hopes the boy she likes named Sam will ask her. The book explores themes of adolescent social anxiety, peer pressure, and the emotional challenge of navigating friendships and romantic feelings when you feel overlooked by your peer group. If your kid likes "Diary of a Christmas Elf a Christmas Elf Wimpy Kid" or "Dork Diaries" with their relatable middle school drama and humor, they'll connect with Gemma's relatable worry about what to do when everyone seems paired up. This is a strong choice for 4th through 6th graders reading at a 4th-5th grade level who enjoy realistic fiction about navigating friendships and school social situations.