Bring problems to us before they're too big to handle' the principal advises Zo when she arrives at her new school. But good advice isn't much help to Zo. Her mum's still a workaholic and her best friend is still a thousand miles away back home. Zo soon teams up with fifteen-year-old Missy who is cheeky, smart, a mean soccer player and believes in magic. She's all muscles and attitude like a cattle dog on the warpath. Zo is more laid back - having money makes for a bigger comfort zone even if you are fat and black. A showdown can't be far away when Zo's and Missy's worlds collide. It's not a racial issue - or is it? ".

rich in lively well-developed characters and strong female role models. tackles important and realistic issues with empathy good humour and a refreshing absence of political correctness." Ruth Starke Australian Book Review. Teacher's notes are available and can be downloaded at http://www.iad.edu.au/press and may be reproduced free of charge for use and study within schools. They may not be reproduced (either in whole or part) for commercial use or sale.