![]() ![]() But Mack is also in the running for queen. She's smart, funny, and just as much of an outsider as Liz. There's nothing Liz wants to do less than endure a gauntlet of social media trolls, catty competitors, and humiliating public events, but despite her devastating fear of the spotlight she's willing to do whatever it takes to get to Pennington.The only thing that makes it halfway bearable is the new girl in school, Mack. until she's reminded of her school's scholarship for prom king and queen. But it's okay - Liz has a plan that will get her out of Campbell, Indiana, forever: attend the uber-elite Pennington College, play in their world-famous orchestra, and become a doctor.But when the financial aid she was counting on unexpectedly falls through, Liz's plans come crashing down. Liz Lighty has always believed she's too black, too poor, too awkward to shine in her small, rich, prom-obsessed midwestern town. Darius was just starting to feel okay, like he finally knew what it meant to be Darius Kellner. ![]() but he's also been hanging out with Chip Cusumano, former bully and current soccer teammate-and well, maybe he's not so sure about anything after all. And Darius is sure he really likes Landon. The internship is not going according to plan, Sohrab isn't answering Darius's calls, and Dad is far away on business. Darius's grandmothers are in town for a long visit, and Darius can't tell whether they even like him. Between his first boyfriend, Landon, varsity soccer practices, and an internship at his favorite tea shop, things are falling into place. He's getting along with his dad, and his best friend Sohrab is only a Skype call away. Since his trip to Iran, a lot has changed. It's everything he's ever wanted-but what if he deserves better? Darius Kellner is having a bit of a year. And hopefully ride a broom without crashing.ĭarius suddenly has it all: a boyfriend, an internship, a spot on the soccer team. Now, Beetle has less than a week to rescue her best ghost, encourage Kat to stand up for herself, and confront the magic she's been avoiding for far too long. If Blob Ghost doesn't escape the mall soon, their afterlife might be coming to a very sticky end. But Kat's mentor has set her own vile scheme in motion. Kat is everything Beetle wants to be: beautiful, cool, great at magic, and kind of famous online. And now Beetle's old best friend, Kat, is back in town for a sorcery apprenticeship with her Aunt Hollowbone. is cursed to haunt it, tethered there by some unseen force. She'd rather skip being homeschooled completely and spend time with her best friend, Blob Glost. Then there's twelve-year-old goblin-witch Beetle, who's caught in between. In the eerie town of 'Allows, some people get to be magical sorceresses, while other people have their spirits trapped in the mall for all ghastly eternity. Sunshine State Young Readers Award This link opens in a new window.Boston Globe-Horn Award Toggle Dropdown.Teacher Association Book Awards Toggle Dropdown.AAAS/SUBARU SB&F PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE BOOKS. ![]()
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