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At school, Melanie’s always been the perfect student.   

At home, things are a bit more complicated.  

If the Shimmers discover her secret, her social life is over… 

Ages 10+
Pages 272
Publisher Kar-Ben
Last Offered Jun 2026
Awards
PJ Our Way Author Incentive Award Winner

Average Rating

69 Reviews

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Things That Shimmer by Bayla

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Things That Shimmer by Bayla
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Things That Shimmer by Avery

Review by Avery

THINGS THAT SHIMMER GREAT BOOK FOR TWEENS! Things That Shimmer is a story about connectedness and the value of friendship. Melanie and Vicky have been best friends since they were little. But then, a new girl, Dorit, joins the school, and because of this, Melanie and Vicky slowly drift apart. Vicky joins the popular group, the Shimmers, and Melanie is torn between Dorito and Vicky. She knows no matter who she chooses, she will have something to gain, but more to lose. Fans of Raina Telgemeier will love this intriguing page-turner!

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Things That Shimmer by Maya

Review by Maya

Everybody can relate to Things That Shimmer because you probably have had friend drama. The main character, Melanie Adler, wants to be part of the cool kids' group (The Shimmers) but also wants to stay friends with the new girl, Dorit. Melanie tries to hang out with Dorit, but it's hard because her other friend Vicky doesn't think Dorit is cool. Melanie wants to stay friends with Dorit because she can relate to her in many ways, one being both of their parents have been so worried about them because of a traumatic experience. I loved this book because it had a surprising twist at the end.

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GREAT BOOK!

Review by Naledi

I think that "Things that Shimmer" is a REALLY good book because of the way it's set up. Melanie (the main character) wants to be apart of the most popular group of girls in her whole grade. The groups called... The Shimmers. Melanie is best friends with a girl named Vicky, and their both FINALLY starting to really know The Shimmers. Thats when Dorit comes along. She is cool and doesn't care about any popular stuff. Melanie and Dorit start to become friends, but Vicky gets jealous and says Dorit isn't cool. Melanie REALLY, REALLY, REALLY, REALLY A THOUSAND TIMES REALLY wants to be apart of The Shimmers, but also wants to keep Dorit as a friend. Then, when things are all complicated, a war in Israel starts!! (Dorit lived all over the place, but first lived in Israel.) This is a really great book for anyone who likes friend/family drama, and who enjoy the true meaning of friendship!!!

Jun 09, 2026 09:56 PM
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Yay

Review by MLilyG

This book was pretty good, I like it.

Jun 02, 2026 05:25 PM
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Its my opinion

Review by eminem15

It was good but it wasn't anything special. Good if you like drama.

May 03, 2026 08:44 PM
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I love this

Review by 1goldgatita

I love this cause of friendship drama and I like stuff like that :)

Apr 06, 2026 06:16 PM
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Things That Shimmer

Review by ANG833

Okay

Apr 01, 2026 10:10 PM

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