Surprisingly Sarah

In this seventh book in the Emmie & Friends series, Sarah must decide whether to ask out her crush or lose her nerve, testing her friendship with Leo.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 11 May 2023
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Two choices, two storylines, one surprise ending! Will Sarah be brave enough to ask out her crush or will she lose her nerve? Both stories play out in this funny and heartfelt seventh book in the New York Times bestselling Emmie & Friends series. Secrets. Surprises. MIDDLE SCHOOL. Sarah and Leo have been BFFs since they were little. They share everything... until Sarah starts crushing on Leo's friend Ben. Then one day, Sarah is suddenly faced with a big choice: ask Ben to the school dance! OR chicken out. Either way, Sarah and Leo's friendship will be put to the test. Which one would you choose?

Sarah and Leo have been best friends since they were little, sharing everything until Sarah develops a crush on Leo's friend, Ben. One day, Sarah is faced with a difficult decision: whether to ask Ben to the school dance or chicken out. This choice will test the strength of their friendship and lead to a surprising ending.

Sarah has been torn between her feelings for Ben and her loyalty to Leo. She knows that asking Ben out could jeopardize their friendship, but she can't help feeling attracted to him. On the other hand, she doesn't want to disappoint Leo or lose his trust.

As the dance date approaches, Sarah's anxiety grows. She spends hours rehearsing her speech and trying to figure out the perfect outfit. She even confides in her mom, who gives her some advice.

Finally, the day of the dance arrives. Sarah is nervous but determined to ask Ben out. She approaches him and tells him how she feels, and to her surprise, he reciprocates her feelings. They both agree to go to the dance together, and Sarah's heart swells with happiness.

However, their happiness is short-lived. Leo finds out about Sarah's crush on Ben and becomes jealous. He confronts Sarah, and they have a heated argument. Sarah tries to explain that she didn't mean to hurt Leo, but he doesn't listen.

Leo decides to take matters into his own hands and confronts Ben. He warns Ben to stay away from Sarah and threatens to hurt him if he doesn't. Ben is scared and backs down, leaving Sarah feeling betrayed and hurt.

Sarah and Leo's friendship is strained, and they spend weeks apart. Sarah tries to reach out to Leo, but he is distant and cold. She feels like she has lost her best friend, and she doesn't know how to fix things.

One day, Sarah receives a surprise visit from Ben. He apologizes for hurting Sarah and explains that he was only trying to protect Leo. He tells Sarah that he still cares about her and wants to be her friend.

Sarah is hesitant at first, but she realizes that she needs to forgive Leo and move on. She confronts Leo and apologizes for her behavior. They both agree to work on their friendship and try to rebuild the trust that was lost.

Over time, Sarah and Leo's friendship slowly begins to heal. They spend more time together and rediscover the things they have in common. They even start to develop new interests and hobbies together.

The surprise ending of the story is that Sarah and Leo's friendship is stronger than ever. They have learned the importance of communication, forgiveness, and loyalty. They have realized that their love for each other goes beyond just being best friends.

In conclusion, "Two Choices, Two Storylines, One Surprise Ending!" is a funny and heartfelt story that explores the complexities of middle school friendships. Sarah and Leo's journey is filled with secrets, surprises, and unexpected turns. Through their struggles, they learn valuable lessons about communication, forgiveness, and loyalty, and their friendship is stronger than ever before.

Weight: 606g
Dimension: 141 x 204 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780063139213