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Mrs. Tyndall says Lauren doesn’t look “American” enough to be the lead in a play set in Pleasant Valley, USA – but Lauren’s blonde best friend, Tara, looks perfect. Things are about to get a lot less pleasant at Dwight D. Eisenhower Junior High.
 
This is a companion novel to This is Just a Test.
Ages 10+
Pages 256
Publisher Scholastic
Last Offered Aug 2025

Average Rating

239 Reviews

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Amazing Book!

Review by Aliyah

Lauren Horowitz and Tara Buchanan have always been inseparable. When they decide to audition for the school play, Lauren wonders if for once, maybe she’ll get to outshine Tara, instead of the other way around. When Tara is cast as the lead, Lauren should be happy for her, right? But how can she be when the teacher told her she wasn’t cast as the lead because she didn’t look American enough? I loved this book about friendship, acceptance, being different, and one of my favorite things, music. I highly recommend this wonderful book to anyone who loves acting, singing, or is just looking for a great read that has heart, comedy, and just the right amount of a ghost story.

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Not Your All-American Girl

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Not Your All-American Girl

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If you don't read this book you will regret it

Review by LLA711

My favorite book I got from PJ our way and a great story this book follows the life of Lauren who is not-your-all-american girl

Oct 10, 2025 02:24 PM
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OMG This was sooooooo good!

Review by YLilahB

I ❤️ how this book shows even though you may not look the part, you still could be the part. It shows how much impact friendship makes in your life. I wish that I could jump into this book and be Mrs Tyndall and let Lauren get the part! I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did!!

Oct 06, 2025 05:17 PM
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Good Book

Review by AMMHoops

This book is 5 stars because the main message is that it’s ok to be different. This book emphasizes that it’s ok to take pride in who you are and where you come from.

Oct 05, 2025 08:04 PM
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So good!

Review by aslayqueen

This book was amazing. it is very relatable and entertaining.

Oct 05, 2025 05:26 PM
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Not your all American girl

Review by ehel3301

I liked the book because I am an actor so I can sort of relate to how she feels. But it is not my favorite book because that is just not the type of book that I normally read.

Oct 05, 2025 03:22 PM