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" The Stats: Keep Holding on is the latest from Susane Colasanti, who also wrote Something Like Fate and So Much Closer. The Gist: High school is hard for a lot of people, but it is literally a nightmare for Noelle Wexler. Noelle is every bully&amp;#039;s target and is tortured by her peers every moment of everyday. She is the poorest student at a rich school, where you only belong if you have this season&amp;#039;s latest trends. She is taunted for everything from the clothes she wears to what she packs for lunch. When Noelle goes home, she must face her neglectful mother, who constantly reminds her that she is the reason behind their poverty. Still, she finds small glimmers of light through her best friend, Sharae, and her longtime crush, Julian Porter. For Noelle, making it to graduation is the only thing that matters. When Noelle witnesses another bullied student&amp;#039;s torture however, she realizes that it&amp;#039;s time for things to change\u2014for the better. Slowly, she gains the courage to stand up for herself, her fellow victims, and even faces her own mother. Our Favorite Part: Jullian takes Noelle into the city where they share a romantic date. It was a heartfelt moment during a tough time in Noelle&amp;#039;s life, reminding readers that there is always hope. You&amp;#039;ll love it if..you love reading an inspirational anti-bullying story. Everyone knows at least one bully in their school, Susane Colasanti shows us that you don&amp;#039;t have to stand by and watch them continue their torture. What did you think of Keep Holding On? What was your favorite part? "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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