{"product_id":"my-fairy-god-somebody-isbn-9780063212848","title":"My Fairy God Somebody","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A richly drawn story that explores the precarious construction of identity and the pain of complex family dynamics.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor Charlene Allen blends mystery, romance, and friendship in this contemporary YA novel perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eWe Deserve Monuments \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eFar from the Tree\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe way Clae’s mom tells it, her dad took off when Clae was a baby, end of story. Ever since, it’s just been the two of them, living in the coastal city of Gloucester, where Clae is one of the only few Black girls. But when Clae discovers clues about a mysterious person she calls her fairy god somebody, she’s determined to know more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer chance comes when she’s accepted into a summer journalism program in New York City, where her parents lived before she was born. With a couple of leads and a steel resolve, Clae leaves home for the first time to find out about her history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew York is as full of magic as it is mystery, not to mention romance. From Brooklyn to Broadway, Clae and her new friends, Nze and Joelle, explore neighborhood haunts and hustles, discovering a family trail that someone’s tried hard to bury. So who is the fairy god somebody? And can Clae use her sleuthing skills to find out the truth?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet against one unforgettable NYC summer, this is the story of lies that run deep and patterns that are meant to be broken. Clae, Nze, and Joelle will stick with you and remind you that every girl deserves to write her own story. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eMy Fairy God Somebody\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"An engaging story for readers who want to see characters find themselves (and then some) amid complex families and real-life challenges. Suggest to readers who enjoyed Robin Benway’s\u003ci\u003e Far from the Tree\u003c\/i\u003e (2017) and other relationship-driven YA dramedies\" —ALA \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection pick!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne city. A hidden history. And a summer that will change everything for Clae.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBlack Girl Friendship:\u003c\/b\u003e A powerful trio forms as Clae, Nze, and Joelle take on the magic and mystery of New York City together, discovering that found family can be the strongest of all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Search for the Truth:\u003c\/b\u003e Armed with a few cryptic clues, Clae begins a hunt for her ‘fairy god somebody,’ determined to uncover the history her mother has tried so hard to bury.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Hint of Romance:\u003c\/b\u003e Amidst the search for answers, a new city brings new connections and a familiar face from home brings new questions, adding a sweet and complicated spark to Clae’s summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIdentity and Belonging:\u003c\/b\u003e A moving exploration of what it means to be one of the only Black girls in a small town, and the journey to find where—and with whom—you truly belong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003ePlay the Game: \u003c\/em\u003e  “Informed by present-day events surrounding structural racism and oppression, and the author’s experience as a restorative justice advocate, Allen compassionately examines themes of community and criminal justice reform in this affecting, noirish debut.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Powerful. Authentic. A riveting gut punch. This is how you galvanize young activists. A voice not soon to be forgotten.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTiffany D. Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of The Weight of Blood\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Fast-paced, insightful, and highly relevant, Allen’s novel illustrates the application of restorative justice practices to real life situations. A must read for all young people impacted by racism and those adults who love them.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAngela Y. Davis, Distinguished Professor Emerita, UC Santa Cruz\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Honest, raw, and absolutely alive. Play the Game is a tour de force, and Charlene Allen has announced herself as a powerful new voice.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMatt de la Peña, author of Mexican WhiteBoy and Last Stop on Market Street\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A compelling look at different ways of approaching grief and justice.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An engaging story for readers who want to see characters find themselves (and then some) amid complex families and real-life challenges. 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