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Mallory, a fourth‑grader, keeps a journal of her school’s field trip to Washington, D.C. Behind the excitement and sightseeing, she faces everyday childhood concerns—a loose tooth, a quarrel with her best friend Mary Ann, and the surprise moment of being separated from her class in a museum. The diary format gives readers a personal look at school adventures, friendships, and the thrill of exploring the nation’s capital.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Laurie B. Friedman
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