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At school, Melanie’s always been the perfect student.   

At home, things are a bit more complicated.  

If the Shimmers discover her secret, her social life is over… 

Ages 10+
Pages 272
Publisher Kar-Ben
Last Offered Oct 2024
Awards
PJ Our Way Author Incentive Award Winner

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59 Reviews

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Things That Shimmer by Bayla

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Things That Shimmer by Bayla
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Things That Shimmer by Avery

Review by Avery

THINGS THAT SHIMMER GREAT BOOK FOR TWEENS! Things That Shimmer is a story about connectedness and the value of friendship. Melanie and Vicky have been best friends since they were little. But then, a new girl, Dorit, joins the school, and because of this, Melanie and Vicky slowly drift apart. Vicky joins the popular group, the Shimmers, and Melanie is torn between Dorito and Vicky. She knows no matter who she chooses, she will have something to gain, but more to lose. Fans of Raina Telgemeier will love this intriguing page-turner!

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Things That Shimmer by Maya

Review by Maya

Everybody can relate to Things That Shimmer because you probably have had friend drama. The main character, Melanie Adler, wants to be part of the cool kids' group (The Shimmers) but also wants to stay friends with the new girl, Dorit. Melanie tries to hang out with Dorit, but it's hard because her other friend Vicky doesn't think Dorit is cool. Melanie wants to stay friends with Dorit because she can relate to her in many ways, one being both of their parents have been so worried about them because of a traumatic experience. I loved this book because it had a surprising twist at the end.

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Love❤️

Review by EDragonGirl

I liked it was set in the 70s. Personally it was akinda bittersweet book. I recommend!

Jul 08, 2025 02:30 PM
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I loved this book!

Review by cutipie

I think this book was really good and I recommend it.

Jul 04, 2025 11:56 AM
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A Good Book ... set in the 1970s

Review by FunnyBoy21

I liked the way the book made you think about the 1970s. I think kids will like it and so will old people ... like my mom.

Jul 03, 2025 08:53 PM
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Really good book

Review by Butterfly3615

I totally loved this book! I’m over your it was really interesting!

Jul 02, 2025 03:04 PM
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AWASOME!!!

Review by AvaLove8

I loved reading Things That Shimmer. I would totally recomnend this.

Jul 01, 2025 01:42 PM

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