First published 2020
Xan Anderson faces her biggest challenge yet when her family moves across the country mid-school year. The sixth grade inventor finds herself at a new school where she knows nobody and must prove herself all over again. Xan sets her sights on getting into the classroom of the school's most respected teacher, but earning that spot won't be easy. She turns to what she does best: creating ingenious inventions and prototypes that showcase her remarkable problem-solving skills. As Xan works to demonstrate her abilities, she must also figure out how to make friends and find her place in an unfamiliar environment. Her journey involves plenty of trial and error, both with her mechanical creations and her social interactions. The story follows Xan as she discovers that her inventive mind and determination can help her overcome the obstacles of starting over. This first book in the series establishes Xan as a resourceful young protagonist who uses creativity and intelligence to navigate the complexities of middle school life.
Genres: fiction, adventure, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: United States
Period: 21st Century
111 pages · Paperback · Independently published