
The Talent Thief
Tiffany Tudwell would love a moment in the spotlight. Unfortunately, she is convinced she is cursed, and staying unnoticed seems like the safest way to survive middle school.
Then two meteors collide above her backyard, and everything changes. Tiffany can borrow someone else’s talent for a day. A beautiful singing voice, an artist’s skill: suddenly the abilities she has always admired are within reach, and people are beginning to notice her.
But borrowed talent is not a solution to every problem. With her dad’s planetarium struggling and a fundraising contest offering a possible lifeline, Tiffany sets out to help. Along the way, she must discover what she can offer that belongs to her alone.
Awards & Recognition
- Kirkus Starred Review
- Publishers Weekly Starred Review
- Whitney Award Finalist
- 2025 Sequoyah Masterlist
Praise for the Book
“Readers will laugh out loud and be moved to tears...A fresh, heartwarming take on self-acceptance and true friends. Huzzah!”
“Vividly wrought characters...and the protagonist’s dryly comic voice contribute to this charming novel’s exploration of gifts and friendships”