11 Before 12 Author:Lisa Greenwald Kaylan and her BFF, Arianna, have a foolproof plan for surviving middle school. — 1. Make a list of eleven things they need to do to become amazing before they turn twelve — 2. Show off their brand-new selves with the best joint birthday party in the history of West Brookside Middle School. — But between cafeteria drama, crushes gone wrong, and som... more »e major misunderstandings, Kaylan and Ari lose sight of the one thing they forgot to put on their list: "Keep our friendship strong." And as their party grows nearer, they're both left listing the ways their friendship is falling apart.« less