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Just Be Cool, Jenna Sakai

By Debbi Michiko Florence
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Just Be Cool, Jenna Sakai follows the story of a young girl navigating the challenges of middle school life, including friendship dynamics, family issues, and her passion for journalism. After a recent breakup, Jenna seeks solace in her school's newspaper club and a local diner, where she discovers important lessons about resilience and self-discovery. The book delves into themes of finding one's voice and embracing personal growth in the midst of change.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in stories about navigating the challenges of middle school life, friendships, and self-discovery. With its relatable protagonist and engaging storyline, it resonates with readers who appreciate tales of resilience and personal growth in the face of teenage dilemmas.

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Fans of Lisa Greenwald and Wendy Mass are sure to fall head-over-heels for this funny, sweet story of crushes, competition, and the confusing reality of middle school.

Heartbreak is for suckers. – Jenna Sakai

When Jenna gets dumped over winter break, it confirms what she learned from her parents' messy divorce: Relationships are risky and only lead to disappointment. So even though she still has to see her ex-boyfriend Elliott at newspaper club, Jenna is going to be totally heartless this semester β€” no boys, just books.

But keeping her cool isn't always easy. Jenna's chief competition for a big journalism scholarship is none other than Elliott. Her best friend Keiko always seems busy with her own boyfriend. And cute-but-incredibly-annoying Rin Watanabe keeps stealing her booth at the diner she's been hiding at every day after school. Rin is every bit as stubborn and detached as Jenna. And the more Jenna gets to know him, the more intriguing a mystery he seems. Soon Jenna is starting to realise that being a loner is kind of, well, lonely. And letting people in might just be a risk worth taking.

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Just Be Cool, Jenna Sakai by Debbi Michiko Florence receives praise for its engaging and balanced narrative, with themes of friendship and hope. Described as a beautiful story of healing and personal growth, it stands out as a strong addition to the teen romance genre.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781338671568

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 August 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Scholastic US

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 145.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 363g

Pages: 304

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Debbi Michiko Florence Scholastic Young Adult

About the Author

Debbi Michiko Florence is the author of Keep It Together, Keiko Carter, a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection and New England Book Award finalist, Just Be Cool, Jenna Sakai, and the Jasmine Toguchi chapter books. A third-generation Japanese American and native Californian, Debbi lives in Connecticut with her husband, rescue dog, and rabbit. Visit her online at debbimichikoflorence.com.

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