![]() ![]() The former close friends have absolutely nothing in common anymore.or so it appears. Remarkably Ruby: Ruby and Mia are total opposites-Ruby is awkward, nerdy, and klutzy with skills in poetry and no friends since she started Middle school, while Mia is a smart Type A popular girl focusing on the election for class president.While the two are working on an collaborative comic for an art class project, peer pressure for Tyler to focus on his sports skills, Emmie's lack of confidence, and a cruel online joke combine to threaten their growing friendship. Tyler's friends, basketball teammates, and ex-girlfriend Celia have been giving him a hard time for it, while Emmie's mixed up between her crush feelings and worries about not being cool enough for Tyler's friendship. ![]() Truly Tyler: Tyler-Emmie's crush-turned-friend-and Emmie have gotten closer as friends since December.As the sole narrator on both the day of the event and various events leading up to it starting months before, Brianna wonders if what she's doing is worth it and what she believes. Becoming Brianna: Brianna prepares for-and participates in-her bat mitzvah, which her mother asked her to do.They both figure out what friendship really is and what they mean to each other on the last day of seventh grade. Maya is torn between staying friends with Jamie, her Childhood Friend, and doing as Celia's asking her in order to stay part of the popular girls. Just Jamie: Jamie is on the verge of losing her long time Best Friend to the Alpha Bitch of their Girl Posse, Celia.The two girls' lives connect on the night of the middle school talent show. Izzy finds interest in everything but her schoolwork, but her real talent is drama and acting. Positively Izzy: Brianna is a Book Smart brain who aces all her schoolwork, but wants to be seen as more than that, even as she's reluctant to participate in the school talent show that her mother convinced her to be in.Their connection is closer than what meets the eye, especially when an embarrassing note ends up in the wrong hands. Katie is the Class Princess-pretty, popular, and athletic, who has the picture perfect life and tons of friends. Invisible Emmie: Emmie is The Quiet One: an artist who is shy, withdrawn, and almost never noticed-she doesn't stand out at all and only has one real friend.Other novels star characters seen around her or in the background as they take the stage in their own books. The title of the series comes from the protagonist of the first book, Invisible Emmie. Each book is told in two different styles and from two different viewpoints: the primary narrator (named on the cover) in illustrated novel style, and the secondary narrator in graphic novel style. If you would like to buy this book on Amazon, click here.The series centers around various connected middle school students attending the same school, with each book narrated by one or two students dealing with struggles such as self-confidence, identity, early crushes, social perception, toxic friendships, and more. That, combined with the graphic format, makes this a great choice for reluctant readers.Ĭons: There was a bit of a twist at the end, but not nearly as fun and surprising as the ones in the first two books. Pros: Terri Libenson has her finger firmly on the pulse of 12- and 13-year-olds anyone who has survived middle school–or is in the process of doing so–will recognize many of the situations and kids. The road to the end of seventh grade is definitely a bumpy one, but both Jaime and Maya persevere to a happy ending. The story is told in a similar format to the other two, with Jaime’s story in illustrated text and Maya’s in comic book style. Readers of Terri Libenson’s other books, Invisible Emmie and Positively Izzy will recognize many of the characters, including Maya and Jaime. She rallies for an afternoon of field day, realizing who her true friends are, and beginning to reach out to new ones. When Maya finally sends her text, Jaime is devastated, and seeks solace in French teacher Madame Zukosky’s classroom. She starts the day determined to confront Maya about it, while Maya is planning to convey Celia’s news that Jaime is out of the group. For the past few months, they’ve been hanging out with Celia and G race, and Jaime has increasingly felt pushed away. Summary: It’s the last day of seventh grade, and Jaime and Maya are having some major friendship issues. ![]()
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