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Quincy Jordan is a middle grades novel about a girl who must leave her life in Sydney to live with her hippie cousins in Crystal Bay. She hopes to save her parents' marriage while achieving perfect grades and becoming a surgeon, though she gives up her dream of becoming a fashion designer. The story follows Quincy as she adjusts to her new surroundings and family.
Quick Summary
Quincy Jordan thinks she has everything figured out until her family drags her from Sydney to the quirky town of Crystal Bay, where her hippie relatives and a totally different school await. Kids will root for Quincy's sassy determination as she navigates embarrassing family moments, unexpected friendships, and the hilarious chaos of trying to control everything around her while everything goes wonderfully wrong. If your kid likes books like Wonder or The Bad Guys where a strong-willed character learns hard lessons with humor and heart, they'll devour this. Perfect for kids in grades 4 through 7 who enjoy stories about growing up, fitting in, and discovering that sometimes the best plans are the ones that fall apart.