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Keeping It Real

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"Fun and juicy."-New York Times

"A solid story of summer growth and exploration."-Kirkus Reviews

Marigold Johnson is looking forward to a future full of family, friends, and fashion-but what will she do when it all explodes in her face? When she discovers that her entire life is a lie?

Paula Chase, the author of So Done, Dough Boys, and Turning Point, explores betrayal, conformity, and forgiveness-and what it means to be family-in this stand-alone novel perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds, Rebecca Stead, and Renée Watson.

Marigold Johnson can't wait to attend a special program at her family's business, Flexx Unlimited, for teens who love fashion. But Mari quickly realizes that she's out of place compared to the three other trainees-and one girl, Kara, seems to hate her on sight.

As tension builds and the stakes at the program get higher, Mari uncovers exactly why Kara's been so spiteful. She also discovers some hard truths about herself and her family.

Paula Chase explores complex themes centering on friendships, family, and what it means to conform to fit in. Keeping It Real is also a powerful exploration of what happens when parents pick and choose what they shield their children from. Timely and memorable, Paula Chase's character-driven story touches on creativity, art, fashion, and music. A great choice for the upper middle grade audience.


About This Edition

ISBN: 9780062965707
Publication date: 8th December 2022
Author: Paula Chase
Publisher: Greenwillow Books an imprint of HarperCollins
Format: Paperback
Pagination: 368 pages
Genres: Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories
Children’s / Teenage general interest: Clothing and fashion
Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Bullying and harassment
Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: First / new experiences and growing up / coming of age
PSHE: Family Issues
PSHE: Bullying and Discrimination
Stories about Family and Friends
Stories in Verse
Poetry Books for Children
Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction