The heroines of this newest book from the author of FRINDLE will leave readers feeling breathless at all the things these two girls manage to accomplish. Best friends Natalie Nelson and Zoe Reisman prove that opposites attract…and create powerful results. Natalie is the quiet one of the pair, a born writer who has been working on a novel that is almost finished. Zoe is the talker who gets things done, and woe to anyone who stands in her way!

When Zoe reads Natalie's manuscript, she doesn't believe how great the story is, and can't wait to read the ending. In fact, she is so convinced that it's a great book, she believes it should be published. And once something gets in Zoe's head, there is no turning back. Zoe sees the perfect opportunity to publish the book --- Natalie's own mother is an editor at Shipley Junior Books, but Natalie doesn't want special treatment from her Mom. So, Zoe concocts a scheme that will involve pen names, their English teacher, a phony office, Mrs. Nelson's mean boss, Zoe's lawyer father, and some big media coverage. But will Zoe be able to pull this off?

Clements has crafted wonderfully real characters that jump off the pages of the book. Not only is it a wonderful story, it also gives the reader a fascinating close-up look at how a book is published. Natalie and Zoe prove that almost anything is possible when you combine talent and ingenuity. Here's hoping that every budding author find their Zoe to support and propel them toward publication.

   --- Reviewed by Elizabeth Pabrinkis

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