Books like Dawn and the school spirit war by Ann M. Martin
When the School Spirit month at Stoneybrook Middle School spirals out of control, Dawn boldly refuses to participate in the school’s rallying events. Facing ridicule from classmates, she isolates herself until the Babysitters Club, a close-knit group of friends, provides the encouragement and solidarity she needs to navigate the challenges of middle‑school life.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Ann M. Martin
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