Georgia Watson and the 99 Percent Campaign
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After years of moving, Georgia’s family is staying put. What’s the best part of her new forever home? Fellow science fan Izzy! Georgia feels lucky to be starting sixth grade with her first true friend. But when Georgia’s science project accidentally reveals a secret—one Izzy trusted her to keep—their friendship unravels. Even worse, Georgia’s archenemy swoops in to steal Izzy away, leaving Georgia cut off and lonely. How can Georgia fix her mess? She’s surprised to find the answer in a science fact: genetically, all human beings are more than 99 percent the same. Really? Georgia can’t believe she and the friend-stealer are even 1 percent the same! But as Georgia fights to win Izzy back, she discovers that enemies can struggle with loneliness too—and Georgia is stunned to discover why. It will take a 99 percent campaign to make things right.
Praise for Georgia Watson and the 99 Percent Campaign
“I loved Georgia Watson and the 99 Percent Campaign, and I am 100% sure young science lovers will too!”
—Carolyn Crimi, award-winning author of Weird Little Robots and Secondhand Dogs
“Georgia is an exuberant, determined and hopeful character who learns from her mistakes and reminds us all that we are more alike than different.”
—Linda B. Davis, author of Food Fight
“Unputdownable coming-of-age story. Friendship, family, and forgiveness, with an extra mashup of science and cookies!”
—Sarah Aronson, award-winning author of Beyond Lucky and The Wish List series
“Shacter shows finesse in creating an engaging but flawed Georgia, whose realizations about herself come organically. And the ending—so, so satisfying for middle grade readers.”
—Carol Coven Grannick, author of Reeni’s Turn
“Georgia Watson, an eager sixth grader, will steal your heart like an older Ramona Quimby. A book to engage any reader who knows a bully, is a bully, or just wants everyone to get along.”
—Carol Fisher Saller, award-winning author of Eddie’s War and Maddie’s Ghost
“Shacter’s cast of characters is rich and realistic. Readers will be rooting for Georgia as she attempts to balance her scientific ambitions with the needs and feelings of those around her. One hundred percent recommend!”
—Beverly Patt, author of More Than A Thief and Best Friends Forever: A WWII Scrapbook
“Engaging and heartfelt, with a scientific twist! Georgia can’t wait to start 6th grade with her best friend and fellow science fan, Izzy. But when Georgia makes a mistake on a class project, Izzy feels betrayed. Can science be the solution to a friendship problem? Find out in Sara Shacter’s page-turner, Georgia Watson and the 99 Percent Campaign.”
—Janet Nolan, award-winning children’s book author
“In Georgia Watson and the 99 Percent Campaign, Shacter has given us a highly-engaging and inspirational main character. Georgia is the friend I wish I’d had: funny, curious, and fully authentic. This is a book for any kid who’s ever made a mistake they regret (and by that I mean all kids). I wish every school could have it on their shelves, and a kid like Georgia in their classrooms. At a time when it’s vitally important that we listen and learn from each other, Georgia and her peers give us a map for how to get there. On top of that, Shacter’s given us a fun, fast-paced novel that’s nearly impossible to put down.”
—Marcie Roman, award-winning author of Journey to the Parallels