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Lola Zuckerman has a rough week at school, her attempts to win back her ex‑best friend Amanda continually thwarted by her own last name. On a school field trip to Kookamut Farm, Lola meets a wild chicken that sparks a new confidence.
During the trip, Lola’s grandmother visits, offering support and insight that helps Lola reflect on her feelings of jealousy toward Amanda. The farm’s lively setting and the unexpected chicken encounter become a catalyst for growth.
By the end of the field trip, Lola rises above her doubts and demonstrates to herself—and to Amanda—that true friendship and determination can overcome surface obstacles.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Christine Pakkala
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