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Not Your All-American Girl

Not Your All-American Girl

Mrs. Tyndall says Lauren doesn’t look “American” enough to be the lead in a play set in Pleasant Valley, USA – but Lauren’s blonde best friend, Tara, looks perfect. Things are about to get a lot less pleasant at Dwight D. Eisenhower Junior High.
 
This is a companion novel to This is Just a Test.
Ages 10+
Pages 256
Publisher Scholastic
Coming Jul 2023

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160 Reviews

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Amazing Book!

Review by Aliyah

Lauren Horowitz and Tara Buchanan have always been inseparable. When they decide to audition for the school play, Lauren wonders if for once, maybe she’ll get to outshine Tara, instead of the other way around. When Tara is cast as the lead, Lauren should be happy for her, right? But how can she be when the teacher told her she wasn’t cast as the lead because she didn’t look American enough? I loved this book about friendship, acceptance, being different, and one of my favorite things, music. I highly recommend this wonderful book to anyone who loves acting, singing, or is just looking for a great read that has heart, comedy, and just the right amount of a ghost story.

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A must read for teens

Review by JJR2014

Everyone should read

Oct 02, 2023 10:08 PM
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Not Your All American Girl

Review by Kestrel

This book is about a Chinese girl who grew up in Pleasant Valley, USA. She wants to be in a play her school is doing, and auditions for the main role. She does amazing but the teacher says she doesn't look "American enough". Will she be able to prove herself? Find out in this amazing novel!!!

Oct 02, 2023 05:27 PM
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Not Your All American Girl

Review by Ellieboo26

I really enjoyed reading this book, I honestly couldn't put it down. It was sweet and heartfelt, and also talked about important topics, which I thought was really interesting. It was relatable and realistic. I would totally recommend it!

Sep 09, 2023 05:20 PM
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not your all american girl

Review by Lastarrow

good book

Sep 07, 2023 12:13 PM
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Great book!

Review by Kittykind

This is a really good book! I highly recommend this book to people who like stories about plays and friendships. The main character is Lauren who has a great voice. Her best friend Tara suggests that they should sing in the school play. Lauren really wants to be the lead because Tara always gets the lead in everything. When the teacher supervising the play called Miss Tyndall chooses Tara for the lead, she explains to Lauren that she doesn't look American enough. Lauren doesn't want to hang out with Tara like she used to, but as things go on, a theatre ghost seems to be haunting their school theatre. Could things get any worse? Read this book to find out!

Sep 06, 2023 08:48 PM