After spending a year studying popularity Julie & Lydia are finally ready to put their hard-earned lessons to use in junior high. But before they can conquer the world together tragedy strikes: Lydias mom gets a six-month job in London! Before Lydia can say fancy a cup of tea?" shes thrust into a new school with ugly uniforms snobby schoolmates & a reputation as the " Violent American." Meanwhile Julies stuck navigating the cliques of American junior high on her own where she finds herself adopted by a group of troublemaking 8th graders known as the " Bichons" (after the adorable dogs though theyre anything but adorable themselves). The two best friends will have to learn to keep in touch & stand on their own assisted as always by their trusty notebook. Amys signature sense of humour & her knack for capturing the trials & tribulations of friendships of all stripes will satisfy fans of the first book & introduce more readers to the charms of Lydia & Julie. As in the first book this will be full-colour illustrated in Amys authentic scrapbook style."