Books like Mallory on Strike by Ann M. Martin
Mallory is a determined sixth‑grade student who believes a quiet, focused environment is essential to earn the prestigious Young Authors Day Award for Best Overall Fiction. However, her responsibility as a babysitter consistently intrudes on that needed calm.
The story follows Mallory as she balances the demands of school, family life, and a babysitting job, all while navigating friendships and club activities that shape her experience in a school setting.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Ann M. Martin
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