HOW TO ROCK BRACES AND GLASSES

Middle schooler Kacey Simon has everything she wants: popularity, her own weekly advice show, and the lead in the school musical. But when a series of misfortunes forces her to get braces and glasses, she begins to lose it all. Casey Holloway narrates with a spark that helps listeners understand why people are drawn to Kacey, even when she schemes and pushes away the friends she should keep close. Holloway adds her lovely singing voice when Kacey befriends the new kid in town and joins his band in an effort to regain her popularity. Listeners will root for Kacey as she develops self-awareness and learns what true friendship is worth. A.F. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2012]