In "Bad Bella" by Kathleen McInerney, Bella, a rebellious and spirited teenager, grapples with the complexities of adolescence while navigating the challenges of family dynamics and friendships. Known for her defiance and often misunderstood intentions, Bella finds herself in a series of misadventures that reflect her search for identity and acceptance. As she faces the consequences of her choices, Bella discovers the importance of loyalty, love, and self-acceptance. With humor and heart, the story explores the ups and downs of growing up, ultimately revealing that being "bad" might just be part of finding one's true self. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-11 years.

This book was published in 2019 by HarperCollins .

Ali Standish, author of the critically acclaimed The Ethan I Was Before, split her time growing up between North Carolina and several imaginary worlds. The only award she ever won in school was for messiest desk, but that didn't stop her from going on to get degrees from Pomona College, Hollins University and the University of Cambridge. She still spends most of her time in her imagination, but you might just spot her walking her two rescue dogs with her Finnish husband around her neighbourhood in North Carolina. You can visit her online at www. alistandish. com.