Eliza Bing Is (Not) a Star
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Eliza Bing Is (Not) a Star

Written by Carmella Van Vleet

Part of the Eliza Bing series

Can Eliza's new friendship survive the drama of middle school and the spotlight?

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256 pages
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Eliza Bing, armed with a yellow belt in taekwondo and a determination to overcome her ADHD, faces the challenges of sixth grade. Eager to make a friend, she sees the school play as her chance to connect with the confident Annie. But as the spotlight intensifies, Eliza must navigate the complexities of friendship and self-discovery. Will her bond with Annie withstand the pressures of middle school drama? Dive into this heartfelt tale of resilience and friendship, where every scene is a test of courage and loyalty.

From the publisher

How will Eliza make it through the sixth grade? Her ADHD tends to complicate things. . . . Eliza Bing stuck with taekwondo and earned her yellow belt even though her family expected her to quit. She’s tough enough to break boards with her bare hands! Next up: middle school, and hopefully a best friend. The school play turns out to be the perfect opportunity to befriend confident, stage-obsessed Annie. But can their friendship survive the spotlight? The joys and sorrows of middle school come to life in this funny and heartfelt sequel to Eliza Bing Is (NOT) a Big, Fat Quitter, recipient of the Christopher Award and four child-voted state award nominations.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
256
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about schoolBooks about self-esteem and self-relianceBooks about social themesBooks about self-esteem
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Book details

Publication
Published
December 10, 2019
Publisher
Holiday House
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780823444304

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