The (Totally Not) Guaranteed Guide to Popularity, Prettiness & Perfection

This preview edition introduces Jessica Darling as she embarks on junior high, a time fraught with social anxieties and the bewildering transformation of her best friend. The story humorously tackles themes of self-identity, peer pressure, and the quest for popularity versus staying true to oneself. It's an engaging read for middle schoolers, offering relatable scenarios and an empowering message about finding confidence amidst the chaos of growing up. Parents will appreciate its lighthearted approach to common adolescent struggles.

I hadn't even gotten to homeroom yet and I'd already discovered five hard truths about junior high: 1. My best friend had turned pretty. 2. She didn't know it yet. 3. It wouldn't be long before she did. 4. That knowledge would change everything between us. 5. And there wasn't a thing I could do about it. It's the first day of seventh grade. Is Jessica Darling doomed for dorkdom? New York Times bestselling author Megan McCafferty's hilarious new novel will have you laughing, cringing, and cheering for Jessica Darling as she learns that being herself beats being popular, pretty & perfect any day.