Books like Nikki and Deja by Karen English
Deja is on the verge of turning eight and is focused on whether her father can attend her birthday celebration. The situation becomes more complicated when her aunt receives an unexpected business assignment and her classmate decides to throw an impromptu "just because" party on exactly the same afternoon. With family obligations and friendships colliding, Deja must navigate the chaos of competing celebrations while keeping her hopes alive.
First publish date: December 17, 2007
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Karen English
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