School of Charm - Tapa dura

"Poignant, inspiring debut novel of loss, belonging and being true to yourself."--Kirkus Reviews

."..Chip's growth is moving and relatable. The author also makes good use of her 1970s setting, incorporating Elvis's death and touching on racial tensions (one of Chip's fellow students at Miss Vernie's becomes the first black girl to enter the pageant) to give the story a strong sense of place."--Publishers Weekly

"[School of Charm] deals with universal themes such as emotional isolation, intergenerational conflict, self-knowledge, and grief. Simply written and engaging, the narrative gathers steam as it travels along to its satisfying conclusion."--Booklist

"Chip reminds me of Jo from Little Women, but the plot has Cinderella tones....Although [Miss Vernie's] the "fairy godmother," rather than working all the magic for Chip and Chip being basically helpless, she offers her guidance, and Chip makes her own luck. I can't wait to sell this book!"--Booklist

"The process of grieving and change is handled realistically in this satisfying novel."--School Library Journal

Poignant, inspiring debut novel of loss, belonging and being true to yourself. --Kirkus Reviews"

Chip s growth is moving and relatable. The author also makes good use of her 1970s setting, incorporating Elvis s death and touching on racial tensions (one of Chip s fellow students at Miss Vernie s becomes the first black girl to enter the pageant) to give the story a strong sense of place. --Publishers Weekly"

[School of Charm] deals with universal themes such as emotional isolation, intergenerational conflict, self-knowledge, and grief. Simply written and engaging, the narrative gathers steam as it travels along to its satisfying conclusion. --Booklist"

The process of grieving and change is handled realistically in this satisfying novel. --School Library Journal"

..".Chip's growth is moving and relatable. The author also makes good use of her 1970s setting, incorporating Elvis's death and touching on racial tensions (one of Chip's fellow students at Miss Vernie's becomes the first black girl to enter the pageant) to give the story a strong sense of place."--Publishers Weekly