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Amelia’s notebook, written in a nine‑year‑old’s handwriting, offers an intimate look at the challenges of a household move and beginning a new school year. Through her entries, she reflects on her bond with her older sister, keeps in touch with an old best friend, and eagerly welcomes a new friend into her life.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Marissa Moss
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