The Taylors
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Publisher Description
Four girls . . . all named Taylor. Read New York Times bestseller Jen Calonita's origin story of an unforgettable friendship! And don't miss the sister novel: Love Stories (The Taylors Version #1) by Elizabeth Eulberg.
Taylor (aka Teffy to her family) is terrified to start middle school.
She wishes she could fade into the background, unnoticed. But on the first day of school, she finds herself in the spotlight when it's revealed that her homeroom class has four girls all named Taylor! There's a couple of things they can agree on: Taylor Swift is the greatest singer-songwriter of all time...and they are definitely going to need nicknames.
Soon, Teffy's outside her comfort zone, going out for cheerleading and starting a friendship bracelet-making business. And when the Eras tour comes to town, the four friends will do whatever it takes to get tickets.
But then, a surprise betrayal changes everything. Teffy's learning to speak up for herself, but it's hard. Can she say what's on her mind and keep her new friends for good?
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Calonita (Charmed) presents an effervescent, heartwarming tale of four tweens named Taylor and their quest to meet their idol, Taylor Swift. Hardcore Swift fan Taylor Bennett—also known as Teffy—is dreading her first day of middle school. The newly minted fifth grader is pleasantly shocked to find, however, that she shares a class with three other devoted Swifties, each of whom is also named Taylor. Teffy, competitive and sporty TS, outgoing Tay Tay, and confident Taylor P. quickly bond over their shared love of music, and Teffy's first-day-of-school promise to herself—"make one friend"—becomes a reality. The group soon makes a pact: if they don't all manage to obtain seemingly elusive tickets to the Indianapolis stop of the Eras Tour, none of them will attend the concert. Everything seems perfect until an unexpected conflict forces Teffy to consider what she's willing to do to keep her newfound friendships and stay true to herself. Rapid-fire, detail-rich scenes depicting typical adolescent setbacks and pitfalls—such as overcoming fears and feeling different from others—make for snappy pacing that draws readers in from the jump. Organic and playful prose renders Teffy's endearing third-person POV while gently presenting lessons about speaking up, apologizing, and taking accountability in this uplifting work. The Taylors cue as racially diverse. Ages 8–12.
