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Mary-Kate must choose between a relationship with her favorite rock singer and her boyfriend back home while she and Ashley work a summer job at a music festival.
Quick Summary
If you're looking for a quick, fun summer read for middle graders, this one hits the spot. The story follows Mary-Kate as she navigates the classic dilemma of a crush versus a boyfriend back home, all while working alongside her sister Ashley at a music festival which automatically makes everything more interesting because there's music, chaos, and celebrity encounters happening in the background. It's got that light, feel-good vibe that works perfectly for kids who want something entertaining without being too heavy or complex, and the whole "rock star crush" thing gives it a little extra excitement that fans of celebrity or music-themed stories will eat up. Parents will appreciate that it's age-appropriate and focuses on relatable friendship and family dynamics rather than anything too mature, though there's some mild drama around relationships that makes it feel more like a "big kid" book. The pacing moves quickly thanks to the festival setting, so reluctant readers won't get bored, and at around 25,000 words it's substantial enough to feel like a real chapter book but short enough to finish in a weekend. If you've got a kid who enjoyed the Tween Titans or similar series, this would be a great next pick.