
Can a mud-loving girl win a beauty pageant to prove she belongs?
Eleven-year-old Chip faces a challenge: win a beauty pageant to prove her place in a family of southern belles after her father's death. But Chip prefers mud to makeup. As she navigates the enchanting world of the School of Charm, she must balance her true self with her desire to belong. Will she find her place without losing herself? This tale of loss, family, and friendship invites readers to explore the magic of self-discovery and the courage to be different.
At the School of Charm, everyone has a wish to whisper. With an enchanting small-town setting, lively storytelling, and a hint of magic, this debut novel is perfect for fans of Ingrid Law, Clare Vanderpool, and Rebecca Stead.Eleven-year-old Chip has always been her daddy’s girl, so when he dies she pins her hopes on winning a beauty pageant to show her family of southern belles that she still belongs. But she’d rather be covered in mud than makeup! Can a rough-and-tumble girl ever become a beauty queen? A universal story about finding your place in the world, School of Charm explores themes of loss, family, and friendship.
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