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Description
"Girl Power!" by Ellen Steiber is a Middle Grades novel about Stephanie and her friends who make a pact to spend all their free time together and avoid dating for one month. When the most popular boy in school asks Stephanie out, she faces a difficult decision about whether to break her promise to her friends. The story explores themes of friendship, peer pressure, and the challenges of navigating relationships during middle school.
Quick Summary
The story kicks off with a group of friends making a no-dating pact, only to have the most popular boy in school throw everything into chaos when he asks one of them out. Kids will eat up the relatable middle school drama, the funny moments of trying to keep a promise while dealing with a cute crush, and the heartwarming friendship dynamics that feel exactly like their own friend groups. If your kid likes Dork Diaries or the Ivy + Bean series, they'll absolutely devour this relatable middle grades read. Perfect for kids in grades 4 through 7 who are navigating friendships, crushes, and the tricky social waters of middle school.