Emmy Gold is Totally E̶x̶t̶r̶a̶ordinary

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"This book is SO good. It's about friendship and change—the good and the bad! It made me feel so many things—excited, happy, sad, and everything all at once. It's really heartwarming, and shows that people can change even if at first it seems like they can't. It kept surprising me and every chapter was more exciting than the last and I just couldn't wait to see what was going to happen! I think everyone should read this book—girls, boys, young people and grown ups too. I LOVED IT!" –Everly Carganilla, actress in Yes Day and Spy Kids: Armageddon 

Emmy Gold wants to be ordinary, but it’s hard when everything about her is so…extra.

Growing up on television and starring on the most popular sitcom has made her a household name, but it’s left her longing for a no pressure life in the New Jersey ‘burbs. When she’s fired from her role on Helping Hanna, everyone expects her to land another lead part, but Emmy’s got her bags packed to leave New York City for good.

Fitting back into the real world will be easy, right? Not so much when Emmy’s got a Mom-ager who spends most days plotting her comeback, and The Queen of Patterson Middle School who has an epic plan to destroy her. Luckily, BFF Jasmine is there for back-up, but will all the pressure of reality prove as complicated as the spotlight and send Emmy back to NYC?

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"This book is SO good. It's about friendship and change—the good and the bad! It made me feel so many things—excited, happy, sad, and everything all at once. It's really heartwarming, and shows that people can change even if at first it seems like they can't. It kept surprising me and every chapter was more exciting than the last and I just couldn't wait to see what was going to happen! I think everyone should read this book—girls, boys, young people and grown ups too. I LOVED IT!" –Everly Carganilla, actress in Yes Day and Spy Kids: Armageddon 

Emmy Gold wants to be ordinary, but it’s hard when everything about her is so…extra.

Growing up on television and starring on the most popular sitcom has made her a household name, but it’s left her longing for a no pressure life in the New Jersey ‘burbs. When she’s fired from her role on Helping Hanna, everyone expects her to land another lead part, but Emmy’s got her bags packed to leave New York City for good.

Fitting back into the real world will be easy, right? Not so much when Emmy’s got a Mom-ager who spends most days plotting her comeback, and The Queen of Patterson Middle School who has an epic plan to destroy her. Luckily, BFF Jasmine is there for back-up, but will all the pressure of reality prove as complicated as the spotlight and send Emmy back to NYC?

Middle Grade Fiction | 235 pages

Early Reviews:

“I can’t wait to own a physical copy of this book! I love Emmy so much. This is the perfect book for preteens or young teens going through those rough middle school years, dealing with periods, boys, friend drama, and family pressure. It’s also perfect for those of us reminiscing on those hard times and looking back through a friendlier lense. Emmy grows so much in this book, coming in to her own in a fun and relatable way. Definitely recommend!”
— Haleigh Wenger, author of Managing the Matthews
“This book truly has something for everyone! My 8 year old daughter devoured it and is already asking for another Emmy Gold Book. It’s so thoughtful, exciting, funny, and unpredictable and has great lessons for everyone in the family. It’s also really unique and I have never read another book with the same plot line. Loved it! Highly recommend!!!!”
— Paul M

Hear the author read a teaser from the first chapter. ↓

Sarah Barkoff grew up in Detroit, Michigan, but spent most of her childhood travelling the United States as a child actress in various Broadway tours. A former New Yorker for nearly seventeen years, she earned her BFA in Creative Writing from the New School and studied musical theatre at the American Musical Dramatic Academy, both in NYC. When she’s not writing, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids along the beautiful beaches in Florida.

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