"A poignant and often hilarious slice of middle-grade life." --Kirkus
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"Readers will root for big-hearted Tally." --Publishers Weekly
Thirteen-year-old Tally discovers several surprising things about her
roommate--including the possibility of an eating disorder--during a
seventh-grade class trip in this timely novel from the author of
Star-Crossed and Halfway Normal.
During a class trip to DC, thirteen-year-old Tally and her best friends,
Sonnet and Caleb (a.k.a. Spider) are less than thrilled when they are
assigned roommates and are paired with kids who are essentially their
sworn enemies. For Tally, rooming with "clonegirl" Ava Seely feels like
punishment, rather than potential for fun.
But the trip is full of surprises. Despite a pact to stick together as
much as they can, Sonnet pulls away, and Spider befriends Marco, the boy
who tormented him last year. And Marco just might "like" Tally--what's
that about?
But the uneasy peace in Ava and Tally's room is quickly upended when
Tally begins to suspect something is off about Ava. She has a weird
notebook full of random numbers and doesn't seem to eat anything during
meals. When Tally confronts Ava, Ava threatens to share an embarrassing
picture of Tally with the class if Tally says anything to anyone about
her suspicions. But will Tally endanger more than her pride by keeping
her secret?
This is one class trip full of lessons Tally will never forget: how to
stay true to yourself, how to love yourself and embrace your flaws, and
how being a good friend can actually mean telling a secret you promised
to keep...
