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Amber Brown is a typical fourth‑grader who is upset that her parents have divorced. The new dynamic in her life, including her mother’s boyfriend Max, weighs on her mood and makes it increasingly difficult to keep up with her schoolwork. As she navigates the challenges of being a child of divorce, Amber learns to find ways to cope and keep her grades from slipping. The story follows her realistic experiences in elementary school and the emotional adjustments she must make along the way.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Paula Danziger
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