{"product_id":"rumor-has-it-a-next-novel-the-luckies-1-sarah-mlynowski-paperback","title":"Rumor Has It: A Next Novel (the Luckies #1) -- Sarah Mlynowski, Paperback","description":"\u003cb\u003eWelcome to your NEXT great read! NEXT is an exciting new line of books that feature short, irresistible stories that include both full-color and black-and-white art that's sure to keep you hooked. Once you've read one, you'll need to know what happens...NEXT! Mega-bestselling, award-winning authors Sarah Mlynowski and Christina Soontornvat are kicking off the fun with \u003ci\u003eThe Luckies #1: Rumor Has It\u003c\/i\u003e, which follows two stepsisters who don't get along at all...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom strangers to sisters...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnnie\u003c\/b\u003e couldn't be more excited. She's moving to an adorable small town where she'll find the perfect friend group and maybe even her first boyfriend. Her new house has a \u003ci\u003epool\u003c\/i\u003e, and she's getting a stepsister her age named Leela...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeela\u003c\/b\u003e is NOT happy. She's leaving the bright lights of New York City to live in the middle of nowhere with an annoying stepsister AND two stepbrothers. Plus, kids at her new school seem gossipy and toxic. Leela wants out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a blended family brings together two very different girls--each with their own secrets, crushes, and schemes--drama ensues. Will Annie and Leela find a way to get along, or is their luck about to run out?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFast-paced and bingeable, this book features gorgeous illustrations by artist Madi Wong that bring the characters and setting to life. Bestselling and award-winning authors Sarah Mlynowski and Christina Soontornvat set up an irresistible series that will have you eager for Book 2!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sarah Mlynowski,Christina Soontornvat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Scholastic Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/06\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.10h x 5.00w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798225066499\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2026 pg. 81\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/17\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSarah Mlynowski is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author and coauthor of over fifty books for teens, tweens, kids, and adults, including the Whatever After series, the Best Wishes series, and the Upside-Down Magic series, which was adapted into a Disney Channel movie. Originally from Montreal, Sarah now lives in Los Angeles with her family. Visit her online at sarahm.com. \u003cbr\u003e Christina Soontornvat is a three-time Newbery Honoree, a Sibert Honoree, and a Kirkus Prize winner. Her highly acclaimed backlist includes the middle grade books \u003ci\u003eThe Tryout\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Squad\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Last Mapmaker\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Wish in the Dark\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAll Thirteen\u003c\/i\u003e; the picture book \u003ci\u003eTo Change a Planet\u003c\/i\u003e; and the chapter book series Diary of an Ice Princess, Legends of Lotus Island, and the NEXT series, The Luckies, with Sarah Mlynowski. Christina lives in Tennessee with her family. Learn more at soontornvat.com. \u003cbr\u003e Madi Wong is an artist, illustrator, and designer currently based in Atlanta. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Madi has always loved anything under the arts umbrella. Madi often works digitally but also paints with gouache and draws with ink, markers, and colored pencils. Madi can be found watching cartoons, traveling, crafting, or gazing at photos of her odd rescue dog, Lila. Some of her favorite things to draw are silly little animals, fun florals, and sweet character interactions. Visit her online at madiwong.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sarah Mlynowski","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67490250653924,"sku":"9798225066499","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9798225066499.jpg?v=1791359479","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/rumor-has-it-a-next-novel-the-luckies-1-sarah-mlynowski-paperback","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}