{"product_id":"keeping-it-real-paula-chase-9780062965691","title":"Keeping It Real","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Fun and juicy.\"--\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A solid story of summer growth and exploration.\"--\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarigold 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?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaula Chase, the author of \u003cem\u003eSo Done, Dough Boys, \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e Turning Point\u003c\/em\u003e, 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 Ren馥 Watson.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarigold 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaula Chase explores complex themes centering on friendships, family, and what it means to conform to fit in. \u003cem\u003eKeeping It Real\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Paula Chase\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0062965697\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780062965691\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Greenwillow Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/19\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.55h x 5.81w x 1.25d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e513077 \/ Keeping It Real\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/15\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/20\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2021 pg. 68\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2021 pg. 98\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2021 pg. 86\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2021 - Superior,Well Above Average","brand":"Paula Chase","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44055207936255,"sku":"9780062965691","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d19765fd-30ea-4587-8851-4553addbfb99.jpg?v=1685034407","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/keeping-it-real-paula-chase-9780062965691","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}