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Ann Braden's skill in weaving relatable characters and realistic situations makes her stories both entertaining and educational, offering young readers fresh perspectives on the world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer books are perfect for sparking discussions about kindness, self-discovery, and the courage to voice one's opinions, all within the enchanting realm of children's literature. 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Some people get to have crushes on boys. Some people have other things they've got to do.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeventh-grader Zoey has her hands full as she takes care of her much younger siblings after school every day while her mom works her shift at the pizza parlour. Not that her mom seems to appreciate it. At least there's Lenny, her mom's boyfriend-they all get to live in his nice, clean trailer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt school, Zoey tries to stay under the radar. Her only friend Fuchsia has her own issues, and since they're in an entirely different world than the rich kids, it's best if no one notices them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZoey thinks how much easier everything would be if she were an octopus: eight arms to do eight things at once. Incredible camouflage ability and steady, unblinking vision. Powerful protective defences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnfortunately, she's not totally invisible, and one of her teachers forces her to join the debate club. Even though Zoey resists participating, debate ultimately leads her to see things in a new way: her mom's relationship with Lenny, Fuchsia's situation, and her own place in this town of people who think they're better than her. Can Zoey find the courage to speak up, even if it means risking the most stable home she's ever had?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46996286570732,"sku":"9781510757677","price":37.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/325de247c4d98a7d84f701305c8b0515.jpg?v=1763155276"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/ann-braden.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}