Kiara Fights Back (The Spyglass Sisterhood #3)

by Marilyn Kaye (Author)

Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade

A secret bully and a chance to bring him to justice. Can Kiara and the Spyglass Sisterhood deliver?

Kiara, traditionally a loner, doesn't hesitate to say exactly what's on her mind. But she's found good friends among the Spyglass Sisterhood members who appreciate her keen observations and incredible smarts. When a fellow classmate starts to get bullied online, Kiara is determined not only to find the perpetrator(s), but also to bring them to justice. To do that, she'll need help from her friends and from the Sisterhood's magical spyglass to gather evidence and put the pieces together. The best-selling author behind the Gifted series and the Replica books, Marilyn Kaye delivers a story filled with light magic and heart in this third book in the Spyglass Sisterhood series.

Centered on four best friends--Ellie, Kiara, Rachel, and Alyssa--and a magic spyglass that reveals people's feelings, the Spyglass Sisterhood series mixes classic friendship themes with fresh conversations on community and responsibility. Each girl takes a turn at the spyglass, confronting fears and sticking up for her peers.

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School Library Journal

Gr 3-7--Kiara and her three best friends take on a bully in this latest installment of the "Spyglass Sisterhood." With the help of their magic spyglass that offers visions and provides insight into someone's feelings, the girls track down a cyberbully who's tageting classmates. Kiara, typically a loner who has trouble understanding social norms, narrates this story in a slightly detached and judgemental way that matches her personality and worldview, for which she is unapologetic. That said, she does make an effort to be more understanding of other people's feelings and less literal. With the help of her father, her friends, and several classmates, Kiara uses her knowledge of courtroom dramas to host a trial for the bully in question. VERDICT Young readers who enjoy low-stakes realistic fiction and friendship drama with just a touch of magic will appreciate this entry.

Copyright 2022 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
Marilyn Kaye
Marilyn Kaye is the author of over 100 books for young readers, including the Gifted and Replica series. Born in New Britain, Connecticut, she grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. She earned a master's degree in library science at Emory University and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Chicago. Kaye also taught children's literature at St. John's University for over twenty years. She lives in Paris, France.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780823446117
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Holiday House
Publication date
April 20, 2022
Series
The Spyglass Sisterhood
BISAC categories
JUV039060 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
JUV037000 - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic
JUV014000 - Juvenile Fiction | Girls & Women
Library of Congress categories
Friendship
African Americans
Magic
Bullying
Telescopes
Cyberbullying

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