About This Book
Reach for this book when your middle-schooler is struggling with the pressure to be cool or feels like they need to change their personality to fit into a social clique. This story follows Addie Singer, a relatable tween who joins an all-girl band and briefly gets swept up in the allure of fame before realizing that her artistic integrity and true friendships matter more than a manufactured image. It is an excellent choice for navigating the transition from elementary to middle school where social hierarchies become more prominent. The book blends realistic school drama with a surprising undercurrent of imaginative, larger-than-life sci-fi elements. It ultimately reinforces the value of being unfabulous and authentic. Parents will appreciate how it models choosing substance over style during the formative pre-teen years.
