
Part of the Jessica Darling's It List series
A friendship faces change as beauty and popularity threaten to upend everything.
On the first day of seventh grade, Jessica Darling faces a dilemma: her best friend has become pretty, and soon, everything might change. As Jessica navigates the tricky waters of junior high, she wonders if staying true to herself is worth the risk of losing her friend. Will she embrace her own identity or succumb to the pressures of popularity? Laugh, cringe, and cheer as Jessica discovers that authenticity might just be her greatest strength in a world obsessed with appearances.
Now a digital feature film!I hadn’t even gotten to homeroom yet and I’d already discovered five hard truths about junior high: 1. My best friend had turned pretty. 2. She didn’t know it yet. 3. It wouldn’t be long before she did. 4. That knowledge would change everything between us. 5. And there wasn’t a thing I could do about it. It’s the first day of seventh grade. Is Jessica Darling doomed for dorkdom? New York Times bestselling author Megan McCafferty’s hilarious new novel will have you laughing, cringing, and cheering for Jessica Darling as she learns that being herself beats being popular, pretty & perfect any day.
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