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Description
The Carrie Diaries is a prequel to Candace Bushnell's Sex and the City that follows Carrie Bradshaw during her senior year of high school. The novel explores Carrie's relationships with her peers, including her romantic relationship with Sebastian Kydd, as she discovers her passion for writing. A betrayal from a friend creates conflict in Carrie's life during this formative time.
Quick Summary
This prequel to Sex and the City follows a teenage Carrie Bradshaw navigating senior year in a small Connecticut town, long before she became New York City's most famous relationship columnist. Readers will devour the drama-filled pages as Carrie's first love goes from dreamy to disastrous, her friendships get tested by secrets, and her signature witty observations about romance start taking shape. If your kid loves the fashion, friendship drama, and coming-of-age vibes of "The Princess Diaries" or wants an intro to the Sex and the City universe, they'll be hooked. This 4.0 AR level book is perfect for middle graders in grades 6-8 who enjoy realistic fiction with a touch of big-city glamour.