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Description
In "Mirror, Mirror" by Jasmine Jones, Lizzie becomes concerned when her friend Miranda goes on a crash diet after seeing photographs of herself taken by Gordo for a student film project, and Lizzie tries to help her friend come to terms with her appearance. The story is set during the making of a music video that features Lizzie and Miranda. In a separate storyline, Gordo feels self-conscious about his height when a girl turns him down because he is too short. The book addresses themes of body image and self-esteem among middle school students.
Quick Summary
Two stories collide in this fast-paced middle grade read where best friends navigate body image battles and crush-induced embarrassment with laugh-out-loud results. Readers will devour the relatable humor, the authentic friendship moments, and the way Gordo's short stature becomes both his biggest insecurity and his most unexpected superpower. Kids who gulped down "Diary of a Minecraft Creeper: Attack of the Barking Spider! a Minecraft Creeper: Attack of the Barking Spider! Wimpy Kid" or giggled through "Dork Diaries" will find a new favorite in these pages. Perfect for third through fifth graders (ages 8-11) who love quick, funny books about surviving the wild world of middle school.