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In "The Secret," young Lizzie is preoccupied with her own challenges and her grandmother’s new relationship, leaving her unaware that her close friend Nancy is grappling quietly with dyslexia. The story unfolds in a school setting, weaving the themes of friendship, secrecy, and the influence of family dynamics in a lighthearted yet meaningful way.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Carrie Randall
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