Zuri Ray and the Backyard Bash

By Tami Charles, Sharon Sordo (Illustrator)

Book #2 in the Zuri Ray series

A girl's perfect party plan spirals into chaos. Can she adapt?

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Zuri Ray is determined to throw the perfect end-of-summer backyard bash, keeping her parents' quirky tastes at bay. With her friends' help, she plans every detail, from food to entertainment. But when things go awry, Zuri faces a choice: embrace the chaos or let it ruin her day. Will she find joy in the unexpected? Discover how Zuri navigates the twists of party planning and learns that sometimes, the best moments are unplanned.

From the publisher

From New York Times bestselling author Tami Charles and rising star illustrator Sharon Sordo comes the second book in a charming picture book series about a fun, spunky girl with strong opinions, big ideas, and a huge heart!Zuri Ray is back! And this time, she’s got a party to plan. With summer coming to an end, a backyard bash is an absolute must, and Zuri’s not letting her parents’ questionable tastes anywhere near the details. The food, the decorations, the entertainment–everything has to be perfect. Good thing her friends are ready to help!But when the party doesn’t go exactly according to plan, will Zuri be able to let loose and improvise? Or will the chaos be too much to handle?Perfect for fans of Fancy Nancy and Fresh Princess, Zuri Ray and the Backyard Bash highlights how much fun can be had even when plans fall apart.

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