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In the novel Boys R Us by Lisi Harrison, Massie Block feels betrayed when her friends become interested in the same boys she likes. In retaliation, she hires actresses to pose as her new best friends, creating a complex web of deception. Claire Standish, feeling responsible for the situation, takes dramatic action to restore order among the group.
Quick Summary
The idea of hiring actresses to pretend to be your friends is hilariously absurd and totally relatable for anyone who has ever felt left out. Kids will crack up at the over-the-top drama, the messy middle school friendship chaos, and the twist where Claire tries to fix everything in the most dramatic way possible. If your kid loves the Clique series, dramatic school stories, or books like Diary of a Minecraft Creeper: Attack of the Barking Spider! a Minecraft Creeper: Attack of the Barking Spider! Wimpy Kid, they'll be obsessed with this. Perfect for kids in grades 5 through 7 who love friendship drama with a side of comedy.