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Arthur Bean is a bright seventh grader with big dreams: to become a famous author and to win the school writing contest. After the loss of his mother, he must navigate grief, classroom challenges, and the awkward quest for romance with his secret crush, Kennedy. Set in a Canadian junior high, the story follows Arthur as he balances ambition with the realities of teenage life.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Stacey Matson
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