A fun and fast-paced romp.Ali 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. A story brimming with angst, magic, and drama. 'This lightly fantastical novel explores themes of belonging, self-awareness, and individuality with a unique premise about inherited shapeshifting abilities. play on adult advice to just be yourself.' - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

'Trying to be likable and figuring out her own identity is extra tough when being a Copycat means could literally be anyone it's an amusing. the limits of magic and the power of family, friendship, and courage.' - Booklist Online ' family story with its own twist: shapeshifting as an inherited trait. The Copycat is a magical middle grade read for fans of Diana Wynne Jones, by the author of The Frame-Up. But as Ali soon learns, being a Copycat is no substitute for being yourself. 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. 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?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. About the Book After several moves, twelve-year-old Ali and her quirky family finally find a home in Saint John, but Ali's ability to blend in at school hits a snag when she discovers she is more different than she thought.

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