It Happened on Saturday
Book description
Thirteen-year-old Julia would much rather work with horses at the rescue barn than worry about things like dating and makeup. But when her BFF meets a boy at camp, Julia's determined not to get left behind. After a makeover from her older sister, she posts a picture of herself online…
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Why read it?
1 author picked It Happened on Saturday as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This book tackles a big, tough subject: human trafficking; and it’s compulsively readable, which is why it’s on my list.
I love that Dunlap makes this issue accessible to any age reader; it’s a serious book, but it’s also got some really nice less-heavy moments with Julia and her beloved horses and the barn where she volunteers. While I related immediately to Julia’s friendship and social image challenges, I was also deeply grateful for a book that I could give to my tween daughter to add to the ongoing conversation about online safety.
From Heather's list on middle grade with diverse characters and big topics.
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