Rising Star
Sylv Chiang, Connie Choi
Paperback
(Annick Press, Oct. 8, 2019)
The continuing adventures of Jaden, Cali, and the Cross Ups crew. When Jaden gets a call inviting him to Comic Con to test out a new version of his favorite game, Cross Ups, he is thrilled . . . sort of. Heâll get to go with his best friend, Cali, theyâll be in New York City, and best of all, heâll meet his idol and the greatest gamer of all time, Yuudai Sato. But heâs got no time to practice, and worse, his signature moves no longer work. His trip starts to feel less and less exciting, and more and more like one big problem. Jaden has to come up with some solutionsâfast. He looks to some older gamers for guidance, but is JStar willing to change who he is for the sake of a game? With its sharp dialogue and relatable characters, Rising Star, the third book in the Cross Ups series, chronicles the ups and downs of middle school with a relevant, contemporary twist.
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