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The new school year begins with everything going right for Mallory— a new computer, a pair of ideal back‑to‑school shoes, and her best friend Mary Ann in the same class. Soon, Mallory’s excitement turns to confusion when her first crush is the same boy Mary Ann has eye on, and when a fumbled interaction with her teacher, Mr. Knight, casts her in a poor light. The story follows Mallory’s attempts to resolve these challenges and regain confidence in her everyday school life.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Laurie B. Friedman
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