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In ‘Fourth Grade Fuss’, Lainey Alkema and her friends experience the ordinary joys of middle school life: a yard sale adventure, an ice‑skating outing, class picture day, and a surprise party. But as the state’s mandatory end‑of‑year exam looms, they must focus on their studies. The novel blends humor and realistic school situations, offering a lighthearted look at the challenges of the fourth‑grade year.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Johanna Hurwitz
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