Books like My Little Phony by Lisi Harrison
Massie Block, a ninth‑grader navigating middle‑school politics, sets out to spite her former best friend Claire by planning a revenge prank. When the plot backfires, Massie must confront both her crush, Landon, and the stakes of the Pretty Committee.
While Massie wrestles with social status, other classmates face their own rough patches: Alicia Rivera keeps her promise to stay shop‑free during the holidays, yet finds herself tempted by a pair of fashionable sunglasses; Dylan Marvil’s shopping spree at Westchester Mall strains her budget, and Kristen Gregory struggles to fit in a clique that values wealth.
Set against the backdrop of schools, cliques, and Christmas, the story follows several young characters grappling with friendship, financial limits, and the desire for acceptance in a New York middle‑school environment.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Lisi Harrison
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