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The Retake by Jen Calonita tells the story of Zoe, a young girl who faces the challenges of friendship when her best friend changes drastically. Zoe mysteriously receives an app on her phone that allows her to relive and potentially alter her past. As she navigates this unusual opportunity, she grapples with choices about friendship, loyalty, and finding her own path.
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This enchanting story may appeal to you if you enjoy tales about time travel, self-discovery, and navigating the challenges of school life. It blends magic with relatable experiences, offering a heartwarming journey of second chances and understanding friendships, perfect for young readers looking for an entertaining and insightful read.

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The Retake

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You can retake your photos...but what if could retake moments in your life too? With one magical app, Zoe is able to do just that! A smart and funny twist on time travel from New York Times bestselling author Jen Calonita, for fans of Disney's Zapped and The Swap. "A book about a time-traveling app? I'm in! Jen Calonita strikes again with a coming-of-age middle grade full of wit and a little bit of magic. "-Sarah Mlynowski,New York Times bestselling author of the Whatever After and Upside Down Magic series "A brilliant friendship story that champions kindness, resilience and the courage to challenge long held expectations - both of others and of yourself."--Lauren Myracle,co-author of the New York Times best-selling Upside-Down Magic series You can retake your photos...but what if could redo moments in your life too? With one magical app, Zoe is able to do just that! A smart and funny twist on time travel from New York Times bestselling author Jen Calonita, for fans for Disney's Zapped and The Swap. Zoe knows that the only thing harder than middle school is losing a best friend. She and Laura used to do everything together from taking silly selfies, to joining all the same clubs together and even throwing surprise birthday parties for one another. But lately things have been weird between them. Now Laura will post a photo of her hanging out with other girls before responding to Zoe's simple text. She doesn't even want to sit with her at lunch anymore. Zoe is heartbroken--all she wants is for things to go back to normal. But then a magical app downloads on her phone...and things get even weirder! Suddenly Zoe can travel back in time to moments where her and Laura started drifting apart. It is like a dream come true. A chance for Zoe to mend their friendship. But as Zoe goes back to moments of middle school drama--sleepover games gone wrong, field trips with cliques and crushes, and school projects that bring on more-than-awkward encounters--she realizes that second chances don't always go as planned and that sometimes you need to trust the magic of new beginnings. The Retake is a picture-perfect look at tween friendship, that also explores more serious themes of social media pressure, bullying and what it means to be yourself. "Jen Calonita puts a magical spin on all-to-real middle school drama. Warm, witty and wise,The Retakeis for anyone who has broken up with a best friend and wished they could go back to the way it used to be."-Megan McCaferty, author ofTrue to Your Selfieand Jessica Darling's It List series "As addictive as your favorite app, you won't be able to put it down." - StacyMcAnulty,theauthor ofTheMiscalculations of Lightning Girl

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The Retake by Jen Calonita is praised for its engaging time-travel twist that resonates with middle-grade readers experiencing friendship dynamics. Critics highlight its blend of magical elements with relatable school drama, coupled with themes of resilience, kindness, and personal growth. It's described as a witty and addictive story that offers poignant insights into navigating friendships.

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ISBN: 9780593174166

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 February 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Inc

Audience: Children

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Weight: 0g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Jen Calonita isan author of the New York Times bestselling series, A Twisted Tale. She is also theauthor of the award-winning of the Fairy Tale Reform School series and Secrets of My Hollywood Life. She lives in New York with her husband, two boys, and two fesity chihuahuas. If Jen could use an app to retake any moment, she'd stop herself from getting that perm in eigth grade. Visit her online at- www.jencalonitaonline.com and Twitter @jencalonita.

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