Rory Swenson has been compiling a list of all the things she can do once she turns 12. Get a cell phone (finally, her friends have had theirs forever). Stay home alone. Have her own house key. Buy lunch at school rather than brown bagging. Get her ears pierced. In the weeks following her birthday, Rory and her parents navigate each of these important changes--but not without some embarrassing and funny results. At the same time, Rory is confronted with opportunities to make good things happen for people she hardly knows. Wendy Mass’ newest novel follows her popular 11 Birthdays, returning to Willow Falls and some familiar characters. Along with celebrating her all-important 12th birthday and completing her checklist of events, Rory learns to keep her sense of humor. Fans of Wendy Mass will enjoy this newest installment. (Ages 8 - 12). ~Wendy