From the author who brought you 45 Pounds (More or Less) comes a relatable story set in the heart of the Midwest of two girls who have big dreams and a Grand Plan. Yes, its capitalized.
“Readers will admire the hero’s gumption, grit, and moments of genuine kindness.”—School Library Journal
Lydia and I were in eighth grade when we came up with our Grand Plan to go to cosmetology school and get jobs to build our clientele while we earned business degrees. Then we’d open our own salon . . .
Now Charlotte and Lydia are juniors, in a Cosmetology Arts program where they get on-the-job training and college credits at the same time. The Grand Plan is right on schedule.
Which means it’s time for Step Two: win the Winter Style Showcase, where Cos Arts and Fashion Design team up to dazzle the judges with their skills.
Charlotte is sure that she and Lydia have it locked up—so sure, in fact, that she makes a lifechanging bet with her mother, who wants her to give up cos for college.
And that’s when things start going off the rails.
