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Girl/Friend

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 05:51:17 +0200

Who is the good-looking and wealthy Archie Saint John really to Zee? Find out in Book 3 of The Zee Files, the spin-off series to the bestselling Mackenzie Blue books!

"The Zee Files by Tina Wells expands with Girl/Friend and A Very Malibu Vacay."
—Publishers Weekly, Fall Children's Announcements

Everyone is surprised when Zee strikes up a friendship—and more—with The Hollows' most elusive student on campus, Archie Saint John. Unfortunately, Zee can tell her friends don't understand him, and Archie doesn't understand her friends. It feels like the more Zee tries to help the situation, the more tangled things get.

Meanwhile, the Harvest Dance is coming soon, followed by final exams. School drama aside, Zee's determined to finish the semester off on the right note!

All that Glitters

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 13:05:14 +0300

See where London takes Zee next in Book 2 of The Zee Files, the spin-off series to the bestselling Mackenzie Blue books!

"The Zee Files and All that Glitters launch a new series following 13-year-old Mackenzie Blue 'Zee' Carmichael, who starts at a new boarding school when her family relocates to England from California."
—Publishers Weekly, Spring 2022 Children's Announcements

The crew can't stop talking about the school's biggest event and talent show of the year, the Creative Arts Festival. But while Zee's excited to see her friends and schoolmates perform, she's not sure if she'll ever be ready for the stage. She's never performed in front of so many people before, or without her bandmates—or in England, no less!

With the Festival slowly approaching, classes also get harder while things with her friends and family become more complicated. Will Zee be able to pull it all together in time?

Best Friends Forever?

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 13:05:21 +0300

The Hollows is going on a ski adventure! Journey to Switzerland with Zee as she takes on the slopes in Book 6 of The Zee Files.

The school winter field trip promises a week of snow-filled fun that everyone in year nine is looking forward to—everyone except Zee. Not only is this her first trip anywhere without her parents, but Zee doesn't know how to ski! What if she falls and embarrasses herself? Will everyone laugh at her?

Then right before the trip, Zee gets some shocking news: her best friend Ally is transferring... to The Hollows! Zee knows she should be excited, so why does she have a weird feeling about it?

The Zee Files

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 13:05:17 +0300

Fans of the bestselling Mackenzie Blue books will love this spin-off series that follows Zee's new adventures across the pond—in London!

MOM'S CHOICE AWARDS® Gold Recipient
2021 American Fiction Awards Finalist, Young Adult category

Mackenzie ("Zee") Blue Carmichael has never eaten fish 'n' chips, never slept away from home longer than a few nights, and knows nothing about London. But after her family relocates for her dad's new job, 13-year-old Zee leaves her old life in California behind for a new one in England.

Zee lands in London and at her new boarding school, The Hollows, hoping to find new friends and jump-start her music career. All of that proves difficult between a chilly roommate, a BFF who's gone MIA, and distractions from the poshest—and cutest—student in her grade. Will Zee thrive in her new environment, and will London end up not being so bad after all?

"An enviable...

A Very Malibu Vacay

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:05:18 +0300

Goodbye, London—hello, Los Angeles! Ring in the holidays with Zee as she returns to California in Book 4 of The Zee Files, the spin-off series to the bestselling Mackenzie Blue books!

"The Zee Files by Tina Wells expands with Girl/Friend and A Very Malibu Vacay."
—Publishers Weekly, Fall Children's Announcements

The Carmichaels are back in California for winter break! Zee can't wait to see the old Brookdale crew and reunite with her best friends again for some chats, laughs, and Christmas cheer. Yet despite the familiar sights and friendly faces, everything feels a little different. Is everyone moving on without Zee? If she doesn't feel at home here, then where does she belong?

Honest June

Tue, 16 May 2023 18:10:05 +0300

In the third book in this magical series for tweens, June must juggle friendship, first love, and the fallout from a newly discovered family secret involving the entire town—all while under a truth-telling spell.
After the school musical, June has to deal with the fallout of her secret blog being exposed. June’s brutally honest thoughts about her friends and family are revealed, and her community turns on her once it's known that she’s hidden her true feelings for months.
How can June repair her relationships after such a betrayal? And when she discovers a family secret about the history of Featherstone Creek, how will she keep from blurting out the truth?

The Show Must Go On

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:05:16 +0300

June can't tell a lie - and that made for a lot of drama even before she joined her school musical! Tween readers won't want to miss this relatable and magical new series. Honestly.
June has a hard time telling the truth when it isn't what people want to hear. But she's trying to be honest with herself, and auditioning for the school musical is a step in the right direction! It's what she wants — even if her parents have other ideas.

But the drama is brewing offstage, too, and on the night of the play, June's secret blog is released to the whole school. ALL of the inner secrets that she's been desperate to keep to herself are unleashed! Will her friends and family forgive her for the lies? Or is her carefully-constructed life going to come crashing down?

New Beginnings

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 13:05:19 +0300

The Hollows thrums with excitement when a famous student appears on campus. Follow Zee as she rubs elbows with royalty in Book 5 of The Zee Files!

Zee is getting ready to go back to school for spring term when the big news comes: there's a new transfer student in year nine—and she's a real-life princess! As everyone busily prepares for royalty to arrive, Zee can't help but worry. She just got comfortable in England—how much will her life change now with a princess at school?

The Stitch Clique

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:05:22 +0300

Meet the Stitch Clique, five stylish girls who share a passion for fashion!

When the store Zoey's Closet opens its doors to offer sewing classes for beginners, Ava, Gracie, Lily, Maya, and Sophia walk in not knowing each other or what to expect. But as they talk about their favorite fashion looks and trade stories about their families, something just clicks. They discover they have a lot in common—in fact, their differences only make each other more interesting!

Everything seems to be going well until a hurricane hits Maya's old hometown, leaving it in devastation. Determined to help, the girls come up with an idea: they can raise money for the town's recovery by putting on a charity benefit... plus a fashion show! They just need to contact the vendors, get the word out, design and sew all the...

Sophia's Struggle

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 13:05:13 +0300

From classic Lower Merion to hip and edgy New York City, Sophia Ito brings out her new style in Book 2 of The Stitch Clique!

Ever since her parents' divorce, Sophia's life at home with her mom hasn't been easy. So when her dad moves back to New York, Sophia jumps on the chance to visit—not only can she go to her favorite museums and stores again, but she also misses seeing her dad every day.

Everything about being in New York feels so familiar and right. But as much as she loves the city, Sophia can't help but worry about her mom and wish her friends back home could be with her. Yet when she's in Lower Merion, all she can think about is getting back to New York with her dad. Will Sophia ever find where she belongs?

Friends Forever?

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 21:32:18 +0200

Tween readers will love following the adventures of Mackenzie "Zee" Blue. California girl Zee is an expert shopper, plays the guitar and writes songs, and makes purses and jewelry. She knows how it feels to have a huge crush. And she knows how to be a good friend and keeps in touch via texts and emails.

In Friends Forever?, third in Tina Wells's delightful illustrated middle-grade series, Zee and the rest of her class from the Brookdale Academy are off on a camping trip to compete in an environmental scavenger hunt. Zee is extra psyched because her best friend, Ally, is visiting from Paris. It should be fabulous having all her friends in one place, but for some reason everyone is fighting!

Mixed Messages

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 21:32:19 +0200

As a fashionista and future rock star, California girl Mackenzie "Zee" Blue's life is busy. Zee keeps in touch with all her friends with texts, IMs, and emails--and now, Bluetopia, the coolest social networking site ever!

In Mixed Messages, fourth in the illustrated middle-grade Mackenzie Blue series, Zee and her friends from Brookdale Academy launch Bluetopia, a fab social media site--which is perfect, because Zee's band, The Beans, is about to have its biggest show ever. Everyone is talking about it on Bluetopia.

At least it would be perfect if a glitch in the Bluetopia system didn't threaten to ruin the show--and Zee's life!

Tween fans of the Dork Diaries and Diary of a Wimpy Kid series will love the Mackenzie Blue books.

Mackenzie Blue

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 21:32:18 +0200

Meet Mackenzie Blue, aka ZeeShe has it all—smarts, talent, humor, and style...Is it enough to survive middle school?Countdown to a 7th Grade Meltdown1. Your BFF moves away.2. Someone steals your diary and reveals your deepest secrets—to the entire class.3. You have one chance to become a rock star and one chance to totally blow it. Guess what!? All three happened to me! School's a disaster already. Don't get me wrong—I love Brookdale Academy and I have a fabulous crew of friends. (At least, I think I do.) But, if I'm going to survive, I need all the help I can get!

The Secret Crush

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 07:17:47 +0200

Mackenzie Blue has a crush!But how can she get Landon--the cutest boy in school--to notice her? The class's new rock-and-roll musical is her chance.Reasons why our musical is going to be amazing:

I could be the star!
Landon could be my co-star . . . which means we'll hang out together.
Working on the sets, props, music, script, and costumes will be tons of fun.

There's so much to do, I'd better get started!Between her crush, the musical, and her friends--not to mention school work--Zee is torn in a thousand different directions. With all the real-life drama going on, will she lose sight of what's really important?