The Life and Crimes of Bernetta Wallflower

By Lisa Graff

Framed for cheating, a girl must team up with a con-artist to raise tuition money using magic tricks.

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288 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Bernetta's world crumbles when she's falsely accused of cheating, losing her scholarship and her parents' trust. With only three months to raise $9,000 for tuition, she faces an impossible challenge. Enter Gabe, a cunning con-artist with a plan. Together, they must navigate a world of schemes and illusions, using Bernetta's magic skills to outsmart the odds. Can they pull off the ultimate trick and save her future, or will their risky alliance unravel? Dive into a tale of deception, friendship, and the magic of second chances.

From the publisher

From the critically acclaimed author of A Tangle of Knots comes a humorous story full of heart, courage and a touch of magic. Bernetta’s summer couldn’t be going any worse.First her ex-best friend frames her for starting a cheating ring in their private school that causes Bernetta to lose her scholarship for 7th grade. Even worse, Bernetta’s parents don’t believe she’s innocent, and forbid her from performing at her father’s magic club. Now Bernetta must take immediate action if she hopes to raise $9,000 for tuition. But that’s a near impossible task with only three months until school. Enter Gabe, a boy con-artist who’s willing to team up with Bernetta to raise the money. But only if she’s willing to use her talent for magic to scheme her way to success.

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