As summer ends and the new school year begins, Jayah Johnson, an incoming 6th grader, faces the challenges of growing up while staying in the same school. Although the familiar surroundings offer a sense of comfort, Jayah is thrust into the complexities of middle school, where academic pressures and social dynamics shift dramatically. She must navigate evolving friendships and the intense physical and emotional changes of puberty, which leave her feeling self-conscious and anxious. Supported by her family, a few close friends, and a wise teacher, Jayah embarks on a journey of self-discovery and resilience. "Guide to Surviving 6th Grade" is a heartfelt and insightful exploration of the struggles and triumphs of adolescence, highlighting the courage needed to adapt to change while finding strength in the familiar.
'I wish I could, but I know I can't.'
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15-year-old Josephine Parker just wanted to seek shelter in the old warehouse. Instead, she unwillingly overheard something she shouldn't have and therefore crosses the path of the Marini family.
A family known for making people 'gone' and whose brothers are willing to do anything to protect their family, even if it means a homeless girl becomes their sister. But Josephine's past is something that can't be made gone.