by Jerry Craft
First published 2015
Danica Darcy has reached her breaking point with Paris Pickett. For years, this green-eyed fourth grader has bullied her way to victory in every single contest. Now Paris threatens to claim another prize: the coveted Smoothie Queen title, complete with its glittering rhinestone tiara. Danica refuses to let the southern belle win again. She devises a careful strategy to defeat Paris in what promises to be an epic blender battle. But when an unexpected secret ingredient derails her preparations, Danica spirals into full panic mode. The real drama explodes as her plan crumbles around her. This story captures the fierce determination of a young girl who refuses to back down from her tormentor, even when everything goes wrong.
Genres: fiction, humor, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, underdog
76 pages · Paperback · NP Chapters