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For Your Eyes Only! follows the diary entries of two sixth‑grade students as they navigate personal feelings and family dynamics. Their writing blossoms into an interest in poetry, sparked by an engaging substitute teacher who introduces them to the power of words. Through intimate journal pages, readers gain insight into everyday school life, friendships, and the quiet moments that shape young minds.
The novel blends diary and poetic elements to explore themes of self‑discovery, family, and the influence of educators on children's literary passions.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Joanne Rocklin
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