Glitter, Paint and Homemade Cookies: One Girl's Guide to Surviving Middle School

Maggie's eighth grade is her toughest yet, balancing drama from friends, school, and family, all while pursuing her passion for fashion design. She aims to add sparkle to everything, from parties to movie nights. As she navigates through friendships, figuring out which ones are toxic and worth keeping, Maggie learns valuable lessons. With support from her mom, dog Joker, and true friends, she tackles not just algebra but life's challenges, including dealing with difficult classmates. An incident at school tests her friendships and self-identity, teaching her the importance of staying true to herself as high school looms.

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About the Author: Heather Paynter
Heather Paynter has written for numerous journalistic publications around the world. In this, her first book, she was inspired by her daughter, a consultant on hip middle school students. Heather graduated from The University of Iowa and lives in Falls Church, Va.
Maggie's eighth grade year is the hardest one yet, filled with the drama of friends, school and family. Working toward a career in fashion design, she's all about adding class to every part of her life including parties and movie nights filled with makeovers and plenty of glitter and glam. Maggie is also facing the challenges of keeping her best friends and removing the toxic ones. With the help of trusted friends, her mom and her dog Joker, Maggie is figuring out not only algebra, but also the patience it takes to tolerate a whiney classmate who always seems to get her way. When an incident at the school threatens to drag Maggie and her friends into trouble and potentially damages their future, she realizes how much some of her friends have changed. She also finds the importance of being true to herself as she prepares for high school.

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