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Author: D. L. Green

📘 Zeke Meeks vs. the putrid Puppet Pals by D. L. Green

In the third grade, Puppet Pals finger‑puppets have become a must‑have toy, and the whole class is buzzing about them. Zeke Meeks, however, prefers to spend his free time on the basketball court. When his friends try to convince him to trade his sneakers for a puppet, Zeke must decide whether to follow the new fad or stay true to his own interests. This humorous story explores friendship, peer pressure, and the power of staying authentic in a school setting.

First publish date: 2012

Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers

Authors: D. L. Green

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