Books like Mary Anne and Miss Priss by Ann M. Martin
Jenny Prezzioso, known among the babysitters for her pristine hair, frilly dresses, and spotless appearance, maintains a disciplined routine that leaves little room for mess or spontaneity. When her friend Mary Anne encourages her to join the school kickball team, Jenny declines, preferring to keep her carefully organized life in order. The story explores their friendship against the backdrop of school life and the challenges of balancing cleanliness, personal habits, and peer pressure.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Ann M. Martin
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