About This Book
When your child is struggling with the anxiety of a new school and feels like they'd rather be anyone else, this book is a perfect fit. Maggie Malone is miserable as the new kid until a pair of ugly boots from her eccentric aunt lets her magically swap lives with a famous pop star for a day. She quickly discovers that the glamorous life she envied isn't so perfect after all. This humorous and heartfelt story explores themes of loneliness, empathy, and self-acceptance, showing kids that the grass isn't always greener. It's an ideal, lighthearted read for middle-grade children learning to find their place.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with social and emotional identity. The approach is metaphorical (literally walking in someone else's shoes) and secular. The resolution is hopeful, with Maggie gaining confidence and beginning to make real friends. There is some light discussion of body image and the pressures of fame, handled in an age-appropriate way.
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