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New York Times bestselling author of One Last Word and Coretta Scott King award-winning Bronx Masquerade Nikki Grimes offers fresh novel in verse story about young heartbreak and hope.
For twelve years, Joylin Johnson’s life has been just fine. A game of basketball with the boys-especially her friend Jake-was all it took to put a smile on her face. Baggy jeans, T-shirt, and hair in a ponytail were easy choices. Then, everything suddenly seemed to change all at once. Her best girl friend is now flirting with her best guy friend. Her clothes seem all wrong. Jake is acting weird, and basketball isn’t the same. And worst of all, there is this guy, Santiago, who appears from . . . where? What lengths will Joy go to–and who will she become–to attract his attention?
In short poems that perfectly capture the crazy feelings of adolescence and first crushes, award-winning author Nikki Grimes has crafted a delightful, often hilarious, heart-tugging story.
Publisher : Bloomsbury USA Childrens; 0 edition (January 2, 2018)
Language : English
Paperback : 160 pages
ISBN-10 : 1619630125
ISBN-13 : 978-1619630123
Reading age : 8 – 12 years
Lexile measure : 680L
Grade level : Preschool – 1
Item Weight : 5.6 ounces
Dimensions : 5.05 x 0.45 x 7.7 inches