{"product_id":"turning-point-isbn-9780062965677","title":"Turning Point","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen being yourself isn’t good enough, who should you be?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTold in dual perspectives, this provocative and timely novel for middle-school readers by Paula Chase, the acclaimed author of \u003ci\u003eSo Done \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Dough Boys,\u003c\/i\u003e will resonate with fans of Jason Reynolds, Rebecca Stead, and Renée Watson.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest friends Rasheeda and Monique are both good girls. For Sheeda, that means keeping her friends close and following her deeply religious and strict aunt’s every rule. For Mo, that means not making waves in the prestigious and mostly White ballet intensive she’s been accepted to.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut what happens when Sheeda catches the eye of Mo’s older brother, and the invisible racial barriers to Mo’s success as a ballerina turn out to be not so invisible? What happens when you discover that being yourself isn’t good enough? How do you fight back?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaula Chase explores the complex and emotional issues that affect many young teens in this novel set in the same neighborhood as her acclaimed \u003ci\u003eSo Done\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDough Boys\u003c\/i\u003e. Friendship, family, finding yourself, and standing your ground are the themes of this universal story that is perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds, Rebecca Stead, and Renée Watson.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComing of Age Story:\u003c\/b\u003e Sheeda is stuck at home with her strict aunt, while Mo is away at a ballet intensive. Over one summer, both girls will have to figure out who they are—and who they want to be.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Secret Summer Crush:\u003c\/b\u003e When Rasheeda starts texting her best friend’s older brother, Lennie, she knows she’s breaking the rules. But keeping the secret from Mo might be the hardest part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBlack Girl in a White Space:\u003c\/b\u003e At her prestigious ballet program, Monique is one of the only Black dancers. She’s talented and dedicated, but soon realizes that her biggest challenges have nothing to do with her technique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthentic Friendship Story:\u003c\/b\u003e Told from both Mo's and Sheeda's points of view, this realistic novel explores the tough, timely, and emotional tests of a middle school friendship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“The crew from the Cove is back . . . Empathetic to the ambiguities of Black girlhood, and to adolescence in general, Chase moves effortlessly between Sheeda’s and Mo’s alternating chapters, as they go forward with a better understanding of themselves and each other. Readers will root for Sheeda and Mo’s friendship from beginning to end. . . . A solid standalone.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Two 13-year-old girls figure out what’s really important to them during a transitional summer. Best friends Monique Jenkins and Rasheeda Tate are facing unfamiliar situations without each other to lean on . . . Writing from the girls’ alternating third-person viewpoints, Chase lends authenticity to the characters’ distinct voices. She delves into the unique pressures of ballet and church cultures with empathetic understanding.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Best friends Monique and Rasheeda spend the summer before ninth grade apart when Monique gets into a prestigious ballet training program and Rasheeda is left behind to help her aunt at their close-knit church. . . . Readers will enjoy the contrasting narratives as well as the authentic dialogue. . . . Fans of . . . Jason Reynolds’s “Track” series are sure to enjoy . . . Chase writes the diverging, formative experiences of young Black girls beautifully.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“At ballet, Mo is dealing with being one of the only Black students . . . [while] at home, Sheeda finds herself flirting, via text and in person, with Mo’s older brother Lennie and struggling to find a friend groove . . . Chase . . . captures the viewpoint and texting voices of young teens with wit and vivacity. . . . The inviting voice, vivid characterization, and comradely take on teen troubles continues to make the girls from the Cove engaging company, and readers will be keen to see what’s next.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Monique and Rasheeda are best friends . . . But when Mo is accepted into their school’s talented and gifted dance program . . . Sheeda is left questioning . . . what the girls’ summer has in store for them. With what feels like a world between them, the girls navigate unfamiliar territory and the social pressures of adolescence. . . . Chase’s latest . . . will hook readers . . . [and] is sure to shift perspectives and move hearts. . . . [A] timely middle-grade title, further diversifying representations of Black girlhood.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889545572581,"sku":"NP9780062965677","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062965677.jpg?v=1730231473","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/turning-point-isbn-9780062965677","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}