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No Dress, No Idea

By R.A Stephens
Series: Rhiza Shorts
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No Dress, No Idea follows Tarni, a teenager obsessed with her school formal, as she navigates the challenges of finding the perfect dress. Counting down the days to the big event, Tarni diligently checks off the items she needs, with her dream dress priced at an... Read More
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A teen novella for mid high school students who are obsessed with their formal (or prom). The main character has to overcome a failed purchase online, all the while avoiding thinking about what happens after school.

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No Dress, No Idea follows Tarni, a teenager obsessed with her school formal, as she navigates the challenges of finding the perfect dress.

Counting down the days to the big event, Tarni diligently checks off the items she needs, with her dream dress priced at an extravagant $950. Working extra hours to save up, she slowly ticks off shoes, makeup, and other essentials. However, obtaining the dress proves to be a series of hurdles. Not only does her wardrobe demand conflict with the many expenses of teen life, but once she finally saves enough, she discovers the dress is no longer listed on the manufacturer’s website.

Will Tarni manage to find her ideal dress in the right size, and how will this experience influence her future plans after school?

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761112485

Publisher: Wombat Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 June 2025

Country: Australia

Imprint: Rhiza Edge

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 116

Collections

Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction RA Stephens Series: Rhiza Shorts Young Adult

About the Author

R. A. Stephens is a teacher by day, writer, editor and publisher by night. She is passionate about the written word, what stories can do.

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