An empowering young adult novel that celebrates individuality and the indomitable spirit of a determined cheerleader.

“Scott’s funny, fast-paced narrative will leave readers smiling.”—School Library Journal

Do blondes really have more fun?

Annisa Gobrowski has a problem—everyone at her Florida high school is blonde. If Annisa’s New Jersey attitude didn’t make her stand out enough, her dark pixie cut sure does. Yet no lack of golden highlights is going to stop Annisa from making the best of Sand Dune High, especially once she checks out their competition-level cheerleading squad, and her überhot, guitar-playing new neighbor, Daniel. But a disastrous first day, during which Annisa accidentally breaks the nose of the most popular girl in school, ticks off Daniel’s girlfriend just by merely existing, and discovers the cheerleaders all hate her, is almost enough to make a girl run out for a box of Herbal Essences Amazon Gold. Nevertheless, the cheerleader in Annisa just won’t let her quit. Sand Dune High had better watch out—this non-blonde is here to stay.