PJ Our Way - Things That Shimmer

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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 Oct 2024

Awards

PJ Our Way Author Incentive Award Winner

Average Rating

49 Reviews

Featured Reviews

Things That Shimmer by Bayla

Video review by Bayla

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!

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.

Reader Reviews

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Review by ELSK

"Things that Shimmer" is about a girl named Melanie who thought nobody else in the whole wide world could relate to her home life or her family. That is, until a new girl moves into town. The girls become fast friends. But there's a catch. Melanie greatly envies the popular kids at school. However, her new friend Dorit doesn't believe in the whole "popular group" thing. (To be honest, neither do I.) When Melanie finally starts hanging out with the Shimmers, Dorit starts avoiding her completely. And on top of all that, the Shimmers won't even allow melanie's OLDEST friend, Vicky, to hang out with them anymore! Will Melanie be able to repare her bond with Dorit and apologize to Vicky? Or is the existence of both the friendships gone forever? (Extra half of a star to "Things that Shimmer.")

May 15, 2025 09:34 PM

It was good but something was missing

Review by CS115

I enjoyed reading this book but I found it wasn’t exciting enough. It was still a good read.

May 02, 2025 02:55 PM

<3

Review by pinkeagle

I love this book because it had an ending that was realistic. In this book Melanie has to choose between friends; will she pick the new girl who can relate to Melanie when hardly anyone else can or the shimmers, the most popular girls at school. What happens? Pick this book to find out!

Apr 10, 2025 06:46 PM

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Review by readingisfun22

I think this is a very good book

Apr 04, 2025 01:55 PM

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Review by cutipie

I really loved the book!

Apr 01, 2025 02:56 PM

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