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Maybe just maybe this book will win the Newbery. I sure would be thrilled as it is an authentic read about growing up. Elise and Franklin are best friends, but now that they are in a large middle school, things aren't as comfortable. All of a sudden Elise doesn't feel as happy and connected as before. This book is a fantastic as LaFleur gets the issues and heartaches of a tween. Elise starts to see a girl and her friend that she doesn't like and to be expected she is less than kind to Franklin a
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I loved this book! It's about a girl who's turning 12. She has a complicated but loving family and support network of friends but she's struggling to figure out who she is and what kind of friend she wants to be. She ends up dealing with a bully and making new friends as well as figuring out how to be a better friend. It was a great story.
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Sweet, fast-paced story about finding yourself, family in all forms, and standing up for what is right even when it's tough to do so-and it's usually tough to do so.
I gobbled this one up in one sitting, thanks to a bookish friend's recommendation.
'Remember that while others can help, in great part we mold ourselves.' ...more
I gobbled this one up in one sitting, thanks to a bookish friend's recommendation.
'Remember that while others can help, in great part we mold ourselves.' ...more
If there were 10 stars available, it would warrant all of them! Loved this book!
What a lovely book! I am afraid my 12 yr old is going to say it doesn't have enough action and not finish it, but I'm going to have her give it a try. Beautifully written - engaging - thought provoking - a wonderful read on a cold wintry afternoon/evening!
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Jun 26, 2013
Michal Hope
marked it as to-read
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Jul 16, 2014
Amy
marked it as to-read
Dec 02, 2017
Angie
marked it as to-read
