Macy struggles with friendships, and attempts to mirror others in such a false way, or to project herself in a false way to appear as one who is what she perceives someone else to be attracted to. We live in changing times, with so much external input into our lives and children really face the brunt of that. But all of it, she must face, and she does not necessarily face it with grace. Be Real, Macy Weaver is chock full of conversation material! There is so much going on in Macy’s world, some of which is self-created, some of which she is thrust into through no fault of her own. Whenever I read a middle grades book, I think about the conversations I might have with my students while reading. Ultimately, Macy must determine how to make things right and be true to herself-rather than chasing after the person she thinks she’s supposed to be. Resorting to old habits, Macy turns one small lie into a whole new life-full of fantastic fashion and haute couture-but it isn't long before everything really falls apart. The only problem is that Brynn already has a BFF and, as everyone knows, you can only have one. When she meets Brynn, who’s smart and kind and already seems to have her whole life figured out-down to her future as a high fashion model-Macy knows she’s it.

Lonelier than ever, Macy sets her sights on finding a new best friend. Her mother’s never around and her dad’s always working.

So when Macy’s mother decides to go back to college three states away, Macy jumps on the chance to move-anything for a fresh start.īut Macy’s new home isn’t exactly what she expected. Fresh off her latest friendship breakup, she’s spent most of her summer break on her own. Įleven-year-old Macy Weaver knows relationships are complicated. Perfect for fans of From the Desk of Zoe Washington and Stand Up, Yumi Chung. A humorous, heartfelt, and fashion-filled contemporary novel about Macy Weaver, a young girl struggling with how to be her true self and make a best friend.

Booke of the Hidden by Jeri Westerson