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Standing for Socks
Standing for Socks
Author: Elissa Brent Weissman
When Fara Ross puts on mismatched socks accidentally one morning, little does she know that it will ignite her political career. What begins as a wardrobe malfunction grows into an expression of freedom in footwear, and that can only lead to bigger things -- like the race for sixth-grade student council president. Fara knows she is perfect for...  more »
PBS Market Price: $7.59 or $3.69+1 credit
ISBN-13: 9781416997771
ISBN-10: 1416997776
Publication Date: 6/22/2010
Pages: 224
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Rating:
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4 stars, based on 1 rating
Publisher: Atheneum
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 0
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Reviewed by Jane Kinner for TeensReadToo.com

STANDING FOR SOCKS is the quirky and fun tale of Tara, a sixth grader who makes a statement. This book shows the reality of middle school - one little nuance and you could be branded for life.

In Tara's case, wearing mismatched socks opens up a whole can of worms.

At first a statement of personality and individuality, it soon inspires her to run for student council president, a goal many kids today would not be confident enough to aspire to.

This is truly a cute story about making a difference. It is real and fresh, and I really enjoyed reading it, as I could relate to a lot of the events in the tale. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a light, enjoyable read.