What's behind the mask?

Antigone Kingsley (Tig) takes the helm to organize a school fundraiser ? a summer masquerade ball.

In the third book of this captivating coming-of-age series, Tig continues to grapple with her own challenges. Embarrassed by recent blunders in her online videos and stung by the breakdown of her friendship with Fidge, she's driven by an overwhelming desire to do something so remarkably good that it redefines her identity: organizing a summer masquerade ball to spark a wave of excitement and unite the school.

However, just as the masquerade's plans start falling into place, a startling revelation threatens to ruin everything. Antigone stands at a crossroads: will she reveal her vulnerabilities and seek the help she so desperately requires, or will she continue to conceal her true feelings behind the guise of her perpetually cheerful and carefree mask?

Antigone Kingsley: Masquerade by author Marina Magdalena is the perfect companion for middle grade girls going through the highs and lows of growing up. Filled with positive role models, healthy self-exploration, fruitful relationships, vulnerability, and good humour, preteens will love journeying with Tig as she faces the social pressures, spiralling emotions, and the grand disappointments of teenage life! Tig is your relatable, imperfect, clumsy, hot-headed girl next door who learns to embrace who she is, solve problems, and bring sparkle to the world.