Confusion Is Nothing New

By Paul Acampora

A girl uncovers her late mother's rockstar past, sparking a journey of self-discovery.

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192 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Ellie Magari's world shifts when she learns her late mother was an '80s cover band singer. With only her master chef dad as a role model, Ellie embarks on a quest to understand her mother's legacy and her own identity. As she navigates family mysteries and the vibrant echoes of '80s rock, Ellie discovers that sometimes breaking things is part of growing up. Will she find the answers she seeks, or will the past remain a mystery? Dive into a tale of friendship, family, and the perfect slice of pizza.

From the publisher

What’s a girl to do when she finds out her late mother was the lead singer of an ‘80s cover band, Cyndi Lauper is Not Dead? A hilarious MG by an author who’s been compared to Peck, Gantos, and Bauer.Ellie Magari just learned that her mother is dead. Perhaps that would be sad if Ellie had ever met the woman. Exactly who was Ellie’s mom? Does it even matter that she’s gone? Perhaps a dead mom can still help Ellie figure out what it means to be a girl in the world today. Either way, Ellie wouldn’t mind a role model beyond her master chef Dad.Fueled by the bighearted sounds of ‘80s rock and roll, plus large doses of Cyndi Lauper’s girl-power joy, Confusion Is Nothing New is about friendship, family mysteries, and the perfect pizza. It’s also about fathers and daughters and girls who understand that it’s good to make things, but breaking things is okay too. In fact, sometimes breaking things is required.

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