A review by library_kb
Hazel Hill Is Gonna Win This One by Maggie Horne

challenging emotional inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

This book stands out to me because I think that so many middle schoolers should read this--a story that honestly talks about sexual harassment in middle school is so rare. The main characters are really well developed--especially Hazel, who, since we are in her head the whole time, is super relatable because she is always thinking of what others are thinking of her and how what she does is perceived. Parts of this story are hard to read as an adult because the adults in this story mess up big time in their response to the girls' reports of sexual harassment, but again, it was entirely in a way that felt familiar and realistic. Anyways, highly recommend for 5th grade and up.