Maddie Morrison is an average 12-year-old girl who is vying for acceptance in the popular group. She accidentally travels back in time, meets a very unlikely ally, and stumbles upon the answers she needs. Readers will see what happens to the friends left behind, the parents who are trying to help, and the "mean girls" who don't know how to handle being popular. Boys and girls will experience unexpected twists and turns as Maddie juggles her knowledge of the future while visiting the past. Maddie gets a first-hand glance at her own mother's bumpy journey through adolescence. This helps young readers see that their parents have had the same experiences as they are having and will open up communication. Shedding light on a topic that affects all of us will enable troubled adolescents to feel more comfortable talking about their feelings and trying to solve their own conflicts.
