About This Book
Reach for this book when your middle schooler is feeling overwhelmed by social hierarchies or the 'mean girl' dynamics of their classroom. It provides a lighthearted escape for children who are navigating the delicate balance of wanting to fit in while staying true to their friends. Through a whimsical dream sequence that reimagines classic fairy tales, Nikki Maxwell processes her real-world anxieties about popularity and rivalry. The diary format, filled with illustrations, makes it an accessible choice for reluctant readers. Parents will appreciate how it uses humor to normalize the awkwardness of puberty and the importance of loyalty, offering a safe space to laugh at life's little embarrassments while reinforcing that kindness eventually wins out over social climbing.
