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New Jersey girl Zora Emerson is enrolled in a prestigious summer program, where the incredibly wealthy and stuck-up students go. After only a week, she is feeling academically confident but socially out of place.
Quick Summary
A New Jersey girl navigates elite summer school drama where wealth and status rule, making her feel like a fish out of water among stuck-up classmates. Readers will root for Zora as she finds her voice, faces snobby rivals, and discovers that being true to yourself beats trying to fit in with the privileged crowd. If your kid loves the social hierarchy battles in "The Popularity Papers" or the underdog stories in "Wonder," they'll devour this relatable tale. Perfect for kids ages 9-13 in grades 4-8 who enjoy realistic fiction with humor, heart, and a dash of school drama.