Fans of Judy Blume and Jenny Han 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.
When Jenna Sakai 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 - 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.
Flirting, friendship and fallouts, this has relatable themes
for tween readers
Sweet, smart writing with emotional depth: like a junior Jenny
Han
Love the sound of this? Then check out Keep it Together,
Keiko Carter by Debbi Michiko Florence
Praise for Keep It Together, Keiko Carter:
A beautiful story about healing from heartbreak, and discovering
the strength that comes from opening your heart to others. Jenna
is a gem! – Jo Knowles, award-winning author of Where
the Heart Is
Sweet and smart. – Kirkus Reviews
Charming. – Booklist
Florence’s tween drama will resonate. – School Library
Journal
Praise for Keep It Together, Keiko Carter: Sweet
and smart. - Kirkus Reviews Charming.
- Booklist Florence’s tween drama will
resonate. - School Library Journal
