Izzy Malone, a spunky girl who wants to be part of an elite rowing club, must first attend a very unique charm school in this first novel of a brand-new duology.
Izzy Malone isnât your typical sixth grader. The stars are her only friends, and after only a month of middle school sheâs already set the record for the most trips to the Principalâs office.
The only place Izzy feels at peace is when sheâs on the open water, and more than anything else, she wants to become a member of the Dandelion Paddlers, her schoolâs competitive rowing club. When Izzyâs antics land her in hot water, her parents enroll her in Mrs. Whippieâs Charm School.
Izzy receives a letter, a shiny gold bracelet, and instructions telling her how she will âearn her charm.â Izzy must earn her first charm and actual charmsâby performing a series of tasks and good deeds.
After completin some of the tasksâto Izzyâs surprise, she actually finds herself enjoying the course. But when one of her attempts at doing something good is misinterpreted, she fears her chances at passing the courseâand becoming a Paddlerâare slipping away. With some unexpected friends there to support her, can Izzy manage to earn her charms and stay true to herself?