Turning Point

When being yourself isn't good enough, who should you be?

Told in dual perspectives, this provocative and timely novel for middle-school readers by Paula Chase, the acclaimed author of SO DONE AND DOUGH BOYS, will resonate with fans of Jason Reynolds, Rebecca Stead, and Renée Watson.

Best friends Rasheeda and Monique are both good girls. For Sheeda, that means keeping her friends close and following her deeply religious and strict aunt's every rule. For Mo, that means not making waves in the prestigious and mostly White ballet intensive she's been accepted to.

But what happens when Sheeda catches the eye of Mo's older brother, and the invisible racial barriers to Mo's success as a ballerina turn out to be not so invisible? What happens when you discover that being yourself isn't good enough? How do you fight back?

Paula Chase explores the complex and emotional issues that affect many young teens in this novel set in the same neighborhood as her acclaimed
SO DONE AND DOUGH BOYS. Friendship, family, finding yourself, and standing your ground are the themes of this universal story that is perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds, Rebecca Stead, and Renée Watson.

Target age group 10-13
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    • Weight
      1 lbs
    • ISBN-13
      9780062965660
    • ISBN-10
      0062965662
    • Item #
      62340
  • Category
    Juvenile Fiction
  • Age Group
    9 to 12 yrs
  • Grade Level
    6-8
  • Language
    English
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Theme 1
    Social, Personal & Family Topics
  • Detailed (BISAC) Subject/Theme
    Family
  • Awards
  • Author
    Chase, Paula
  • Lexile Level
    730
  • AR Level
    4.9
  • Dewey
    Fiction
  • Publisher
    HarperCollins Publishers
  • Publication Date
    9/15/2020
  • Pages
    384
  • Dimensions
    1.4 H × 8.3 L × 5.4 W
  • Case Qty
    31

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