
By Susan Muaddi Darraj, Ruaida Mannaa (Illustrator)
Part of the Farah Rocks series
A new bully threatens Farah's plans, forcing her into a web of lies.
Farah Hajjar dreams of attending the Magnet Academy with her best friend, Allie. But when new student Dana Denver bullies her brother Samir, Farah's plans unravel. Determined to protect Samir, she devises a risky plan involving deception. As her lies grow, Farah must navigate the challenges of fifth grade and confront the bully. Will her secrets be her downfall, or can she outsmart Dana and secure her future?
Farah and her best friend, Allie Liu, are getting excited to turn in their applications to the Magnet Academy, where they both hope to attend sixth grade. But when new girl Dana Denver shows up, Farah’s world is turned upside down. As Dana starts bullying Farah’s little brother, Samir, Farah begins to second-guess her choice to leave him behind at Harbortown Elementary/Middle School. Determined to handle it on her own, Farah comes up with a plan–a plan that involves lying to those closest to her. Will her lies catch up with her, or can Farah find a way to defeat the bully and rock fifth grade?
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