The Retake

While the notion of traveling back in time to repair the present isn't new to middle-grade fiction, many readers will empathize with Zoe's determination to succeed and her mishaps along the way, while sharing her confusion over the overlapping, conflicting memories that she has created. --Booklist A book about a time-traveling app? I'm in! Jen Calonita strikes again with a coming-of-age middle grade full of wit and a little bit of magic. --Sarah Mlynowski, New York Times bestselling author of the Whatever After and Upside Down Magic series A brilliant friendship story that champions kindness, resilience and the courage to challenge long-held expectations--both of others and of yourself. --Lauren Myracle, co-author of the New York Times bestselling Upside-Down Magic series Jen Calonita puts a magical spin on all-too-real middle school drama. Warm, witty and wise, The Retake is for anyone who has broken up with a best friend and wished they could go back to the way it used to be. --Megan McCafferty, author of True to Your Selfie and Jessica Darling's It List series As addictive as your favorite app, you won't be able to put it down. --Stacy McAnulty, author of The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl The Retake offers a new filter on friendships, growing up, and sometimes growing apart. It's heartbreaking at times and yet so much fun! I wish I could have read it when I was navigating junior high.... Wait! Is there an app for that? --Mari Mancusi, author of The Camelot Code: The Once and Future Geek A classic turn-back-time tale for the Instagram generation, readers won't want to stop 'scrolling' through the pages. --School Library Journal