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Izzy is the dreamer, and Bri is the brain. The girls' lives converge in unexpected ways on the day of a school talent show, which turns out to be even more dramatic than either Bri or Izzy could have imagined.
Quick Summary
If you're looking for a quick, fun read that middle graders actually finish, this is it. "Positively Izzy" is part of Terri Libenson's Emmie & Friends series, and it's told in an illustrated format that makes it perfect for kids who might feel intimidated by thick chapter books the pictures keep things moving, and kids zip through it. The story follows Izzy (a creative dreamer) and Bri (the studious brain), two very different friends whose paths collide in dramatic fashion during a school talent show, and there's a nice twist that most readers won't see coming. It's genuinely funny in places, but also touches on real middle school feelings worrying about being seen a certain way, feeling misunderstood by friends, the pressure of trying to fit in. Fans of Raina Telgemeier's graphic novels or anyone dealing with the ups and downs of school friendships will gravitate toward this one. Parents can feel good about it too there's nothing iffy here, just solid relatable content with plenty of heart underneath the humor.