Books like JANA TO THE RESCUE (Fabulous Five, No 21) by Betsy Haynes
When Jana is chosen to be a 'buddy' to one of the new homeless students, she feels honored and can't wait to show the new girl, Lizzie Flagg, around and introduce her to the rest of the Fabulous Five, but everytime Jana tries to befriend her, Lizzie seems rude and unfriendly. It is up to Jana to prove herself and make a new friend.
First publish date: October 1, 1990
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Betsy Haynes
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