Books like Jamaica's Blue Marker by Juanita Havill
Jamaica finds herself at a new school, adjusting to a different environment and facing the challenges of the upcoming academic year. She initially feels homesick and uneasy, but something changes when she discovers that her classmate, Russell, is also moving away. Their shared experience and the bond they form while adapting to the new school environment become the foundation for their relationship.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Juanita Havill
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