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Bella Fisher is an absolute winner at failing at life. When she's not unknowingly snogging her teacher's son in front of her mum, she's revealing her best mates' biggest secrets online. Will she be able to get it together in time for the prom? Book #1
Quick Summary
If you've ever experienced that horrible feeling of your face going red while everyone watches, Bella Fisher is basically your spirit animal. She has zero filter between her brain and her mouth (or her fingers, when she's texting), which leads to spectacularly embarrassing moments like accidentally kissing her teacher's son in front of her mum and then making things infinitely worse by spilling her best friends' biggest secrets online for everyone to see. The prom is looming, and she's desperately trying to fix her social life before it's completely destroyed, which creates that perfect mix of comedy and genuine stakes. This book hits that sweet spot of being genuinely funny while also having some real heart to it, and at 81,000 words it's substantial without feeling intimidating for middle graders. Kids who love laugh-out-loud humor, anyone who's navigated the treacherous waters of friend drama, and reluctant readers who want something fast-paced and relatable will get a lot out of this one it's basically a modern-day look at how quickly things can go viral and how to own your mistakes when they do. Parents should know there's some kissing, mild language, and plenty of embarrassing situations, but it's all played for laughs and ultimately has a positive message about friendship and second chances.