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Description
When Renata is chosen to play the lead role in the school musical, students who used to ignore her start saying hello and congratulating her in the hall. She enjoys her newfound acceptance at school until she realizes that Karin, a wealthy girl who expected to get the lead role, will go to great lengths to punish Renata for her success. Renata is not going to give up the role, but how much tormenting will she have to take?
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 9 to 12
- Grade:
- 4 to 7
- Reading age:
- 9 to 12
Awards
- Commended, Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Our Choice
Editorial Reviews
"The author captures the quicksilver pace of change and delivers an important lesson without making it feel like a preachy moral."
— hiplibrariansbookblog
"A great addition to any collection looking for something new to offer its reluctant readers."
— KLIATT
"Well-written and authentic...An excellent choice for reluctant readers in middle school."
— Washington State Revew Group
"A daring, accessible piece of work."
— CD Syndicated
"A fast, manageable read, along with relevant age-appropriate themes and an absorbing storyline."
— Quill & Quire
