Rolla Donaghy

Middle School Promises Rolla Donaghy

Lisa's life is a challenge with a new dad and a B average. Turning 13, she is determined to improve her grades and learn to play cello, until in orchestra, she meets another Lisa, who is popular, talented and an A student. Can anything good come of this?

Middle School Promises is a coming-of-age, humorous account of adolescent struggles with family, friendships, and peers in school. Content and vocabulary are suited to Grades 5-8 and ESL.