Just Right Jillian
Just Right Jillian
Fifth grader Jillian longs to wear bright colors in a school of neutral tones. To run and flip upside down while everyone else whispers and gossips. But no matter how hard she tries to be herself, shyness keeps her true brilliance hidden away. Even if it means getting the wrong glasses or losing an easy contest, Jillian keeps her mouth shut.
After a bully tells her she can never be a winner, Jillian gets fed up. She determines to prove, not only that she’s smart, but brave, too. But breaking out of her shell is easier said than done. Jillian has less than a month to overcome a lifetime of shyness and summon the courage to fight for herself.
For fans of Renée Watson, Crystal Allen, Rebecca Stead, Barbara O’Connor and Kate DiCamillo.
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On sale: February 1, 2022. Pre-order now!
“Jillian perfectly encapsulates the contradicting feelings of adolescence, and her attempts to forge her own path and find her identity will be instantly relatable to anyone who has ever felt shy or small.” —School Library Journal
“A heartwarming novel about developing the courage to stop hiding.” —Kirkus Reviews
“This relatable and emotional novel reminds readers that everyone might be fighting their own private battles and that losing or failing at something doesn’t mean you’re not a winner.” —Booklist
“JUST RIGHT JILLIAN, delivers a heroic main character with egg-ceptional supporting characters, and love coming from family and friends. I can’t help but give this book 5 hatched chicks as an enjoyable read from beginning to end.”
—Crystal Allen, Author of the Magnificent Mya Tibbs series
“A heartwarming story of friendship, facing your fears, and learning to believe in yourself!”
– Claribel A. Ortega, NYT Bestselling author of Ghost Squad