Stick with Me
Stick with Me by Jennifer Blecher, published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2020, is a 256-page work that explores the lives of two misfit girls navigating the complexities of friendship and self-identity. The story follows Izzy, who feels abandoned by her best friend in favor of a more popular girl, and Wren, who is grappling with her sister’s health challenges while trying to excel in ice skating. Their paths converge during a winter break when Wren stays in Izzy’s home, leading to unexpected interactions at a local theater camp.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of family dynamics, friendship, and the challenges of middle school life. As Izzy and Wren confront their individual struggles, they must decide whether their shared experiences as targets of bullying will bring them together or keep them apart. The dual perspectives offer insight into their journeys of fitting in and self-discovery, making Stick with Me a relatable story for young readers interested in family, social themes, and the performing arts.
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“Stunning.”–School Library Journal (starred review)
“A pitch-perfect ode to friendship.”–Good Morning America
An ice skater without a rink. An artist without a place to draw. Two misfit girls who become unlikely friends over the course of an unusual week. Readers of Lynda Mullaly Hunt, Rebecca Stead, and Lisa Graff will adore Stick with Me.
?Izzy’s best friend seems to be ditching her for the Queen of Mean, Daphne Toll. Izzy wants to fit in and have some real friends, but all she really has are her drawings. And then her family rents out their house during winter break for some extra cash–and that family’s daughter is sleeping in Izzy’s room and attending the same camp!
Wren is focused on perfecting her ice-skating routine after tanking at sectionals last year. But when her sister qualifies for a life-changing treatment for her epilepsy, Wren is carted off to stay in a rented home near Boston. It doesn’t help that she’s forced to attend the local theater camp, where it seems like the mean girls have it out for her.
Will Izzy and Wren’s shared status as targets of Phoebe and Daphne bring them closer? Or will middle school drama prevent them from ever becoming friends?
Jennifer Blecher, the author of the acclaimed Out of Place, writes with a pitch-perfect ear for tween girls about the ups and downs of middle school friendships. Told from dual perspectives, Stick with Me is a story about fitting in and figuring yourself out.
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