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Jane, a bright and inventive third‑grader, grows tired of school routines and forgoes her assignments. She composes elaborate stories about herself, alienating classmates in the process. When Mrs. Sims discovers Jane’s deception, she devises a creative solution to bring honesty and camaraderie back to the classroom, helping Jane realign her priorities.
The story highlights classroom dynamics, the importance of truthfulness, and the challenges of gifted children navigating social expectations.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Leslie McGuire
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