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The Ripple Effect - by Rebecca Caprara (Hardcover)

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  • When 6th grader Zella's class prank flops, she's given a second chance to leave a lasting impact in this middle-grade novel about redemption, friendship, and kindness.
  • 9-12 Years
  • 8.5" x 5.81" Hardcover
  • 400 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes

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About the Book



Unapologetic sixth-grade prankster, Zella, is planning a spectacular end-of-year class prank, but when things start to go sideways--and her grandfather exhibiting signs of dementia--Zella will need all her friends and maybe the whole community's kindness to put things right.



Book Synopsis



When 6th grader Zella's class prank flops, she's given a second chance to leave a lasting impact in this middle-grade novel about redemption, friendship, and kindness.

A perfect book club pick to inspire discussion, 9-12-year-old fans of Katherine Applegate's Wishtree will love this hopeful story about the power of connection.

It's the end of 6th grade and Zella wants to be the one who thinks of the best class prank--a long-held tradition that administrators allow, with parameters.

In alternating chapters told by Zella, best friends Bowie and Janea, Shelby the school sleuth, and the town of Kettleby, Zella's story reveals her quest to uphold her image as class clown and bask in the spotlight.

As a result, she loses sight of what's going on in the lives of her two best friends and begins to cause more stress for her mom--who manages their family's failing ice cream shop while caring for Pops. Zella doesn't mean to cause trouble, but being 12 is hard. Everything is changing, and everyone seems so much cooler and better understood.

When her prank doesn't go as planned, the entire class is punished, and Zella is to blame. But when Zella's given a second chance, her small, subtle acts of thoughtfulness begin to grow. It turns out that redemption, friendship, and a remarkable chain of kindness tastes even sweeter than her family's famous raspberry ripple ice cream.

With humor and heart, The Ripple Effect's themes of kindness and connection will inspire young readers to even greater compassion and generosity in their own lives.



About the Author



Rebecca Caprara is the author of several acclaimed books for children and young adults, including Worst-Case Collin, The Magic of Melwick Orchard, and Spin. Learn more at www.rebeccacaprara.com
Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.81 Inches (W) x 1.75 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.64 Pounds
Suggested Age: 9-12 Years
Number of Pages: 400
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Social Themes
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Theme: Values & Virtues
Format: Hardcover
Author: Rebecca Caprara
Language: English
Street Date: February 18, 2025
TCIN: 93577555
UPC: 9781623543242
Item Number (DPCI): 247-01-8899
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.75 inches length x 5.81 inches width x 8.5 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.637 pounds
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