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Description
When Jenny and Austin end up at a March Break leadership camp together, Jenny thinks her week will be miserable.
At school, Jenny Royce is bullied by Grade A Jerk Austin Parks. And now, not only is her tormentor spending March Break at the same retreat, she and Austin are grouped together for the camp’s main assignment! They have to run a stall at a local farmer’s market. The market could be a lot of fun. But when Jenny learns that Austin wants their group’s project to fail, she has to decide if she can risk standing up to him.
This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read!
Contributor Notes
Mere Joyce is the author of several novels for young people, including Shadow from the Orca Currents line. She lives in Kitchener, Ontario, with her family
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 9 to 12
- Grade:
- 4 to 7
- Reading age:
- 9 to 12
Awards
- Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens
Editorial Reviews
“These quality, relatable novels are ideal for students at the middle school level who benefit from ultra-readable formats.”
— School Library Journal (SLJ)
“This novel is about more than simply bullies and being bullied. It is also about friendship and family…A good read with a happy ending.”
— CM: Canadian Review of Materials
“Joyce deftly endows each character with a rich inner life...Struggling readers can easily access the mindful, satisfying tale. A sweet success.”
— Kirkus Reviews
