Identity and self-understanding
Jodi has designed her life around being a Scorpio, then begins to doubt herself when events do not fit her expectations.
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Gerri Rudner - Author
This is a coming-of-age story about social expectations, self-doubt and disrupted assumptions. Jodi’s reliance on astrology is challenged by events surrounding her birthday, opening a path towards revelations and adventure.
Jodi Milner is eagerly awaiting her 13th birthday and can't wait to throw herself into the challenging seventh grade social scene. The horoscope fanatic has designed her life around being a scorpio, but things aren't working out as expected. A series of astrological forecasts backfire, leading Jodi to doubt herself, her parents, and even her best friend. Not until she discovers the truth about her birthday does the preteen's world begin to make sense. Discovering the truth about her birthday is a turning point that leads to a series of revelations and adventures that even the stars could not have predicted.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceThis is a coming-of-age story about social expectations, self-doubt and disrupted assumptions. Jodi’s reliance on astrology is challenged by events surrounding her birthday, opening a path towards revelations and adventure.
Jodi has designed her life around being a Scorpio, then begins to doubt herself when events do not fit her expectations.
Jodi’s horoscope-based expectations are challenged when a series of astrological forecasts backfire.
Jodi’s doubts extend to her parents and best friend while she prepares for the social challenges of seventh grade.
Be ready for emotional uncertainty around Jodi questioning herself, her parents and her best friend.
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