Books like Eighth grade is making me sick by Jennifer L. Holm
Ginny’s 8th‑grade journey is anything but ordinary. Between school assignments, a messy home relocation, and a new baby on the way, her family faces unexpected challenges. As her stepfather loses his job and her best friend begins to mean more than friendship, Ginny must navigate the awkwardness of middle‑school life while keeping her family together.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Jennifer L. Holm
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