![]() ![]() Agent: Jill Grinberg, Jill Grinberg Literary Management. After all, even Romeo and Juliet’s fates are sealed in the play’s prologue. And although the ending is predictable, the tension holds. Barbara Dee is the author of seven middle grade novels all published by Simon & Schuster, including TRUTH OR DARE (Sept. Mattie’s narration is intimate and believable, and readers will be pleased to watch her grow from spectator to star. The book benefits from a memorable cast, though some of the students’ analysis of the play feels forced. Dee ( Truth or Dare) thoughtfully dramatizes the intricate social performance of middle school, with its secret crushes and fierce rivalries. When a classmate struggles as Romeo, Mattie is asked to step into the role, bringing her dizzyingly close to Gemma. Mattie revels in the Bard’s words but is less confident in performing. Barbara Dee Simon and Schuster, Juvenile Fiction - 336 pages 1 Review Reviews arent verified, but Google checks for and removes fake content when its identified A poignant and. Mattie’s friend Tessa has been to theater camp and bandies Shakespearean insults with gusto (“vile worm,” “scurvy knaves”), while beautiful, British Gemma is a shoo-in for Juliet. Cybils Awards, 2017, Nominee, Middle Grade Fiction Goodreads Choice Award, 2017, Nominee, Middle Grade Keywords. ![]() Mattie Monaghan is looking forward to her eighth grade production of Romeo and Juliet-as well as getting to know her new crush, Gemma. A star student falls for the lead actress of her school play in this welcome addition to the middle grade LGBTQ bookshelf. ![]()
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