The disreputable history of Frankie Landau-Banks

Firefly & Fern Summary

Frankie Landau-Banks is a clever, ambitious ninth-grader who discovers a secret all-boys club at her boarding school—and decides she wants in. When the exclusive group won't admit her, Frankie devises an elaborate plan to prove herself, leading to hilarious and thought-provoking pranks that challenge the school's social hierarchy. This witty coming-of-age story explores identity, friendship, and what it means to belong, all while asking important questions about fairness and acceptance.