Library's review
A star student falls for the lead actress of her school play amidst the intricate social pressures of middle school, unleashing a heart-warming, comical tale of secret crushes, and fierce rivalries. Perfect for the middle grade. LGBTQ bookshelf.
Genres
Publication
Aladdin (2017), 288 pages
Description
When Mattie is cast as Romeo in an eighth-grade play, she is confused to find herself increasingly attracted to Gemma, a new classmate who is playing Juliet.
Awards
ALA Rainbow Book List (Selection — 2018)
CCBC Choices (2018)
Kansas NEA Reading Circle Recommended Book (Junior — 2018)
Los Angeles Public Library Best of the Year (Children's Books — 2017)
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best: Kids (Fiction for Older Readers — 2017)
Language
Original language
English
Pages
288
Physical description
288 p.; 8.25 inches
ISBN
1481478486 / 9781481478489
DDC/MDS
| 813.6 |