Sticks & Stones

Written by Abby Cooper

Words appear on Elyse's skin, revealing secrets and challenges. Who's sending mysterious notes offering help?

3.9 Goodreads · 1,530 ratings

288 pages· 54,861 words· Est. 6 hour read· 750L

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Bookroo's summary

Twelve-year-old Elyse faces a unique challenge: words describing her appear on her skin, from 'cute' to 'loser.' As she navigates middle school and fading friendships, anonymous notes promise help. Who is behind them, and can Elyse embrace her true self amidst the mystery? Discover a journey of self-acceptance and intrigue.

From the publisher

Sticks &amp; Stones by Abby Cooper is a feel-good middle grade debut with just a dash of magic… Ever since she was a baby, the words people use to describe Elyse have instantly appeared on her arms and legs. At first it was just cute and adorable, but as she’s gotten older and kids have gotten meaner, words like loser and pathetic appear, and those words bubble up and itch. And then there are words like interesting, which she’s not really sure how to feel about. Now, at age twelve, she’s starting middle school, and just when her friends who used to accept and protect her are drifting away, she receives an anonymous note saying I know who you are, and I know what you’re dealing with. I want to help. As Elyse works to solve the mystery of who is sending her these notes, she also finds new ways to accept who she is and to become her best self.

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