The Braid Girls

Maggie learns that her father has a second daughter, Callie, whom no one knew existed. She and her best friend Daija are determined to make tons of money braiding hair for kids around the neighborhood. However, Daija feels like Callie is taking her place and interfering with their new Braid Girls business. Callie is grieving her late mom and moving in with her father, who she's never met. She sees a chance to prove her skills and be accepted when she hears of Maggie's and Daija's business. The Braid Girls arrive at a summer camp full of kids with locs begging to be braided, but rival Angela shows up with her friends and starts a new braiding business, the Sistahs Who Braid.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 22 June 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Maggie's world is turned upside down when she discovers that her father, whom she admires, has a second daughter, Callie, whom no one knew existed. However, she refuses to let a new family member disrupt her summer plans with her best friend, Daija. Determined to make a fortune by braiding hair for kids in their neighborhood, they set out on their entrepreneurial journey.

Daija has always felt a special connection with Maggie, like they had a sister. She cannot bear the thought of Callie taking her place and interfering with their new Braid Girls business. Daija needs the money to pay for extra ballet lessons, aiming to go en pointe and earn a spot in the fall dance showcase, hoping to finally gain her father's attention.

Callie, on the other hand, is still grappling with the loss of her late mother. She is leaving her old home in the Bahamas, including her old school and friends, to move in with her father, whom she has never met, along with his family. When she learns about Maggie's and Daija's business, she sees an opportunity to showcase her skills and gain acceptance.

The Braid Girls, consisting of three very different girls, arrive at a summer camp filled with kids with locs eagerly waiting to be braided. Their business thrives, until rival Angela and her friends launch their own braiding business, known as the Sistahs Who Braid. The competition intensifies, making this summer an unforgettable experience for the Braid Girls.

Through their journey, the girls learn valuable lessons about friendship, family, and pursuing their dreams. They bond over their shared passion for braiding and support each other through the challenges they face. The Braid Girls business not only brings them financial success but also a sense of fulfillment and purpose.

In the end, the girls realize that their differences are what make them unique and powerful. They embrace their individuality and work together to overcome the competition, proving that they can achieve anything they set their minds to. The Braid Girls summer adventure ends on a high note, leaving them with lasting memories and a strong sense of camaraderie.

Dimension: 189 x 133 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780316461597