Shiny Misfits
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Annotation: Bay Ann doesn't think she's a star--she knows it! Now how does she prove it to the rest of the world? This is a hilariou... more
 
Reviews: 1
Catalog Number: #378309
Format: Publisher's Hardcover
Special Formats: Graphic Novel Graphic Novel
Copyright Date: 2024
Edition Date: 2024 Release Date: 04/16/24
Illustrator: Amin, Shadia,
Pages: 241 pages
ISBN: 1-338-75251-0
ISBN 13: 978-1-338-75251-9
Dewey: Fic
LCCN: 2023042645
Dimensions: 21 cm
Language: English
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School Library Journal (Mon Apr 01 00:00:00 CDT 2024)

Gr 5–8— Bay Ann, an Arab American girl who has cerebral palsy, is determined to become a famous dancer by winning her school's Halloween Idol show—and she does! Yet, her fame is cut short when classmate and crush Alyee Maq inappropriately kisses her on stage, causing her to fall into his arms. It's now Alyee Maq who goes viral for not only rescuing the girl with cerebral palsy but also for giving her a fairytale kiss moment. Bay Ann will do whatever it takes to beat Alyee Maq's viral fame so that she won't be used as a form of internet disability inspiration. Bay Ann's obsession with going viral causes her to make mistakes along the way, most notably ignoring the feelings of her friends and family, and not working collaboratively with others to solve problems. She is also unapologetic about "playing the disability" card with the adults in her life, most of whom fall for it because they don't see her as anything more than her condition. Her relationships with her supportive father and distant mother are complex, but despite conflict, neither of her parents let her lower her expectations for herself. VERDICT A humorous middle school graphic novel featuring a strong-willed protagonist who won't stand for anyone to define her solely by her disability.— Amanda Melilli

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School Library Journal (Mon Apr 01 00:00:00 CDT 2024)
Word Count: 14,550
Reading Level: 3.1
Interest Level: 4-7
Accelerated Reader: reading level: 3.1 / points: 2.0 / quiz: 550449 / grade: Middle Grades

Bay Ann doesn't think she's a star--she knows it! Now how does she prove it to the rest of the world? This is a hilarious graphic novel about friendship, fame, and fighting for control of your own story, perfect for fans of Nat Enough, Click, and Invisible.

Bay Ann wants to shine. No matter what.

She's sure her moment in the spotlight has arrived when she wins the school talent show with a showstopping tap routine! But then her classmate and crush, Alyee Maq, causes her to wobble and almost fall. The video of him catching her goes viral, making Alyee an overnight sensation for "helping her." Bay Ann is reduced to her disability and her talent is ignored.

Bay Ann doesn't want her classmate to get all the fame, and she is NOT satisfied being anything but the best. She'll do everything in her power to beat Alyee at his own attention-seeking game. With the help of her two best friends, Michelle and Davey Matt, she'll go up against Alyee and his crew to prove she's number one.

But as Bay Ann tries to find the thing that really makes her stand out, everything she tries goes disastrously wrong. What if the only way to beat her enemy . . . is to join him?


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