All's Faire in Middle School

Just like "Roller Girl," the unique story and colorful art in "All's Faire" does not fail to please—be the reader a young person or even an adult. I've purchased this for my daughter who is younger than the intended audience (probably 11-14). The audience this story is geared to is about a year or two older than that in "Roller Girl." There's nothing that I'd consider inappropriate, but it is a good idea for a parent to read ahead if it is to be given to a younger child just so you can discuss it with your child if they have questions.It is a coming-of-age story about a homeschooler (Imogene) who enters public school for the first time, and the struggles she faces to fit in, but keep her identity and be a good person. What I love best about the story is how Impy makes some pretty large mistakes (from hurting people she cares about to getting bad grades in science class where she has personality conflicts with her teacher), but she realizes that making mistakes is part of being a human being and has power to change her present and future to make right by those she hurt (including herself). This self-acceptance is beautiful and exactly what all young people need—especially girls.This situation can really apply to any child—especially a young person entering a new school (be it because they moved, decided to stop homeschooling and/or shifted up from elementary to junior high/middle). I will be giving it to my daughter as a Christmas gift and expect she will love it—since she was a very big fan of "Roller Girl."

This book was pretty good. If you read Roller Girl by this author, I actually really like how the plot is very different in both. It's nice in my opinion when authors do that, instead of all books they wrote and/or series have the same plot.

Super good for people who are going into middle school, and overall an amazing book. It also informs other kids that it is normal to struggle with certain things. I love this book and would certainly recommend it!

After reading Roller Girl, my kid wanted to read more by the same author, so we found this book. She really loved it, and thought that the drawings were very intricate and well-done. We loved this book so much!

A bit convoluted and did not hold much interest with my 11 year old. Not a smooth read.

I loved the book it was amazing it is perfect for 6th graders that are different, the book is different and not like anything I have ever read!!

Cute book, tackles some tough adolescent topics. A reminder of how tough middle school can be

My daughter liked the drawings, the contrast between the two lives imogene leads at school and at fairs. We also liked roller by this authors

I read this after reading Roller Girl and can't decide which one I like best because they're both so amazing!This book is about Imogene, a girl who's family work at the renaissance faire and who's been homeschooled for her entire life until she goes to middle school. She makes friends with Mika, Sasha and Emily but they don't seem to be right for her.I am 12 but I would recommend this book to anyone ages 9-13 and particularly those who enjoy reading Roller Girl and Awkward.

What a fun read. We've read and loved a few books by this illustrator. Always very sympathetic characters and story lines.

It was a gift for my god daughter and she thinks the book is awesome

My niece loved this. Good for preteens.

Great!