Surprisingly Sarah [Hardcover]

Two choices, two storylines—one surprise ending! Will Sarah be brave enough to ask out her crush or will she lose her nerve? Both stories play out in this funny and heartfelt seventh book in theNew York Timesbestselling Emmie & Friends series.

Secrets. Surprises. MIDDLE SCHOOL.

Sarah and Leo have been BFFs since they were little. They share everything... until Sarah starts crushing on Leo’s friend Ben. Then one day Sarah is suddenly faced with a big choice —

?        ask Ben to the school dance!

OR—

?        chicken out.

Either way, Sarah and Leo’s friendship will be put to the test. Which one wouldyouchoose?

PRAISE FOR BECOMING BRIANNA: “Lacing the dialogue with spirited banter and laying on the life lessons with a light touch… All ends with party time . . . plus a climactic hora exuberant enough to leave everyone, readers included, smiling.” -ALA Booklist

“Readers will relate to Brianna’s attempts to manage her stress load as well as her insecurity and flaws as she works to form and maintain friendships.” -School Library Journal

PRAISE FOR JUST JAIME: “A delightful tale that navigates the precarious ebb and flow of friendship dynamics.” -Kirkus Reviews?(starred review)

“Libenson perfectly portrays the gaslighting and passive aggression that can be the hallmarks of middle-school relationships turned sour, and readers struggling with cracking of beloved friendships will find reassurance in the book’s ‘this too shall pass’ sentiment.” -Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books

PRAISE FOR POSITIVELY IZZY: “Libenson captures middle-school dramas—family, friendships, crushes, stereotypes, grals¯