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When Amelia successfully commands a Discovery shuttle mission at Space Camp, she earns acclaim—but the excitement fades when she heads back to her fifth‑grade classroom. There, a persistent bully attempts to undermine her confidence. Amelia must draw on the leadership and teamwork she learned at camp to confront the bullying and reclaim her school life.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Marissa Moss
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