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The story follows a young girl as she arrives at a new elementary school and spends her initial week exploring classrooms, meeting classmates, and confronting the challenges of a fresh start. Through her observations and reflections, readers see her growth as she adapts to new routines, overcomes social awkwardness, and begins to find her place in the school community.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Judy Delton
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