Bubbles

(Hardback)

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Twelve-year-old Sophie Mulvaney's world has been turned upside down after her mom loses her job and breaks up with Pratik, who Sophie adored. But then: Sophie starts seeing bubbles above people's heads that tell her what they are thinking. Seeing other people's thoughts should be cool, but it's actually just stressful-what does it mean that Pratik wishes she and mom were eating with him What does Viv Carlson's school project have to do with her And when she finds out through the thought bubbles that her best friend Kaya likes her other best friend, Rafael-the very same Rafael that Sophie has her own crush on-Sophie has to find a way to figure out how to deal with knowing more than she should.

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"The magical spin [Cooper] gives to her lead character adds a lightness to the story that may be appreciated by younger readers." --Booklist

"Sophie Mulvaney is a wonderful character who, like many kids, feels the weight of other people's problems and responsibilities. There is a believable dynamic between Sophie and her friends, her mother, and other adult characters. Realistic elements of mild depression, preteen insecurities, and helpful adult interactions propel an authentic yet whimsical journey into the life of a 12-year-old girl. Sophie's story offers a bright spot of hope and understanding in a difficult time in a child's life . . . A funny and sensitive novel, bound to find eager middle grade readers." --School Library Journal

Author Bio

Abby Cooper has worked as a librarian for early-elementary school students and a K-8 library media specialist. She is the author of Sticks & Stones and Bubbles. She lives in Minnesota. abbycooper.com