Fashion and friendship don't always go hand in hand… Mickey Williams is a top student at Fashion Academy of Brooklyn, the premiere school for aspiring designers. So it's no surprise when her teacher selects her to compete in a new competitive fashion TV show. Even better? Her BFF JC is selected too! But with a major prize at stake, the friendly competition turns into a full-on wardrobe war and the fabric starts flying! Can Mickey stop her TV debut from turning into a fashion (and friendship) fiasco?
Sheryl Berk is an American writer and editor best known as the co-author of the New York Times bestseller Soul Surfer, written with Bethany Hamilton and later adapted into a feature film. She has co-written eight bestselling celebrity biographies, including Heart to Heart, Wise Girl: What I’ve Learned About Life, Love, and Loss, and The Rules According to JWOWW. A graduate of Syracuse University, Berk served as entertainment editor for McCall’s and as editor-in-chief of Life & Style Magazine. She also co-authored three popular children’s and young adult series—The Cupcake Club, Fashion Academy, and Ask Emma—with her daughter Carrie Berk, and is the author of the Dance Divas series, which inspired the off-Broadway musical Dance Divas Nutcracker.
Fashion face off is a fun, light-hearted read with a simple but enjoyable plot. Younger children, especially those with an interest in fashion and reality TV, are sure to enjoy following Mickey as she navigates the perils of friendships, fashion school, and potential stardom. Recommended for readers looking for beginner chapter books.