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  • Published: 11 February 2025
  • ISBN: 9780593705605
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 272
  • RRP: $35.00

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From the beloved author of Hidden Truths comes a novel about take-charge sixth grader Bess Stein, who brings together friends and a group of rockstar librarians called the Book Warriors to fight a book ban happening at her middle school.

From the beloved author of Hidden Truths comes a novel about take-charge sixth grader Bess Stein, who brings together friends and a group of rockstar librarians called the Book Warriors to fight a book ban happening at her middle school.

Bess Stein is more than ready to be 6th grade class president. She's got tons of ideas—including a book vending machine—and her new friend June is beside her as vice-president. Together, they're unstoppable. 

But when the books the girls want included in the vending machine come under fire, Bess is stunned. How can one person believe they have the right to decide what other people can read? It turns out that June's mom is leading the fight, and now everything's a mess.

Bess misses June—but she wants to make sure kids who might like these books get the chance to read them, even if it means she and June can't be friends. With such different opinions, will they ever be on the same page?

  • Published: 11 February 2025
  • ISBN: 9780593705605
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 272
  • RRP: $35.00

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* “A warm testament to the healing power of mutual respect—and doughnuts.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* “Swartz’s latest is realistic fiction at its best.”—SLJ, starred review

“This is an incredible story of friendship, forgiveness, and loss. Readers will find it difficult to put down.”—Erin Entrada Kelly, Newbery-winning author of Hello, Universe

“This novel has it all! Suspense, humor, and so much heart. Swartz perfectly captures the joys and pressures of being twelve. What does it mean to be a true friend? Can real friendship withstand anything? These forever questions are explored tenderly yet honestly in what’s sure to be a forever favorite book.”—Jennifer Ziegler, author of Worser

"A timely, and relevant story readers will enjoy and learn from."—Becky Calzada, Co-Founder TX FReadom Fighters

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