Ainsley vs. the Pact: A Novel

A relatable and educational debut middle grade novel—much-needed in today’s cyberbullying era—about navigating toxic friendship drama, bullying, and hurtful social experiences with self-worth and resilience.

At Northersley Academy—a choice middle school located in a beloved seaside town on the East Coast of the United States—social life is a hot mess. Ainsley is everyone’s friend, but even she is not safe from the school’s toxic mean-girl “Pacts”—cliques of kids who viciously control the soc...