Books like Trick or trouble by Ilene Cooper
Lia has just made four new friends at summer camp and feels thrilled to bring them home for a Halloween visit. When they arrive at her Maple Park, Illinois, house, Lia worries they will discover that she is actually not as popular among her seventh‑grade classmates as she had imagined. The story explores Lia’s insecurities about popularity and the importance of genuine friendship as she navigates high‑school social dynamics.
As the friends gather, Lia’s concerns about being judged by her classmates clash with her excitement to share her home life. The novel provides a relatable look at the pressures of middle‑school social status and the value of authentic connections.
Through Lia’s experience, the book offers a candid portrayal of middle‑school dynamics, the challenges of new friendships, and the lessons about self‑acceptance that resonate with middle‑school readers.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Ilene Cooper
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