Title from container. "Playaway Kids." "Listening Library." Previously released by Penguin Random House LLC, ℗2020. Release date supplied by publisher. Issued on Playaway, a dedicated audio media player. One set of earphones and one AAA battery required for listening. Read by Emily Rankin.
Summary:
"For seventh grader Mila, it starts with some boys giving her an unwanted hug during a surprise birthday celebration. The next day it's another hug. A smirk. Comments. It all feels . . . weird. According to her friend Zara, Mila is being immature and overreacting. Doesn't she know what flirting looks like? But it keeps happening, despite Mila's protests. On the bus, in the halls. Even during band practice -- the one time Mila can always escape to her happy "blue sky" place. It seems like the boys are EVERYWHERE. And their behavior doesn't feel like flirting -- so what is it? Mila starts to gain confidence when she enrolls in karate class. But her friends still don't understand why Mila is making such a big deal about the boys' attention. When Mila is finally pushed too far, she realizes she can't battle this on her own, and she finds help in some unexpected places."-- Provided by publisher.
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