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Reading Metrics

Grade Level Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level 3.3
Points 2.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 12147
Points per Word 0.000165

Description

A young girl torments a boy to get in with the in-crowd, and struggles with the consequences.

Quick Summary

This book dives into the messy world of middle school popularity contests, showing how one girl's quest to fit in spirals into consequences she never saw coming. Readers will recognize the painful pressure to belong, the relatable friendships and betrayals, and the eye-opening moments that challenge everything she thought she wanted. If your kid connects with "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio, they'll find this quick read hits just as hard with its honest look at choosing kindness over popularity. Perfect for kids in grades 6-9 who want a short but powerful story about growing up and owning your choices.