About This Book
Reach for this book when your middle-grade child is navigating the messy transition of co-ed friendships, especially when 'boys vs. girls' competition starts to create friction. Set at Pacific Coast Academy, the story follows Zoey and Chase as their run for class president is derailed by a manipulative third party, leading to a rift that affects their entire social circle. It captures the high-stakes feel of school elections and the sting of being excluded from social spaces based on gender. Parents will appreciate how the story models the difficulty of maintaining a friendship during a rivalry and the importance of apologizing when ego gets in the way. While based on a popular TV show, the book stands alone as an exploration of fairness and group dynamics. It is perfectly suited for 8 to 12 year olds who are starting to care more about social standing and the complexities of peer pressure.
