She’s never truly been herself, but what she thinks other people want her to be. Ali has moved around so much, she makes all these rules for herself for everything to make her life seem possible or easier at a new place. This has so much going for it-a town w/a strange fog problem, a family feud, friendship, life lessons, family, magical abilities, humor, great writing, & more. The character development of our MC was great. But as Ali soon learns, being a Copycat is no substitute for being yourself. Luckily, Ali’s new friends are eager to help. & being the new kid at school is hard enough w/o this.

She's inherited the Sloane family power?the ability to change her appearance into any living thing. To Ali’s surprise, things are different this time, but not in the way she’d hoped. Ali wants to believe it will be their last move, but everything seems too perfect to be true. They’ve moved in with Ali’s great-grandmother. But Ali’s parents say living in Saint John, New Brunswick, will be different. She’s attended 6 different schools, lived in dozens of apartments, & never really felt at home anywhere. Ali & her parents have moved at least once a year for as long as Ali can remember.

I loved this! It takes the saying “Just be yourself!”, & being called a copycat to a whole new level! Lol Such a great idea for a story. The Copycat is a magical middle grade read for fans of Diana Wynne Jones, by the author of The Frame-Up. Luckily, Ali's new friends are eager to help. And being the new kid at school is hard enough without worrying about turning into your teacher. She's inherited the Sloane family power?the ability to change her appearance into any living thing. To Ali's surprise, things are different this time, but not in the way she'd hoped.

They've moved in with Ali's great-grandmother?a lively ninety-nine-year-old with a quirky old house and room for all of them. She's attended six different schools, lived in dozens of apartments, and never really felt at home anywhere.īut Ali's parents say living in Saint John, New Brunswick, will be different. 'A fun and fast-paced romp.' - School Library JournalĪli has always acted like a copycat to make friends, but when she unexpectedly inherits the ability to change her appearance at will, fitting in seems impossible! Luckily, with the help of her family, new friends, and a touch of magic, Ali might just survive middle school after all.Īli and her parents have moved at least once a year for as long as Ali can remember.

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