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Patti faces the challenges of being a friend too. With a new student, Hope, joining the Quarks, she strives to make her feel welcome while Hope’s reticence hints at hidden feelings. Meanwhile, Patti’s younger brother Horace struggles to fit in after being promoted to a higher grade, and Patti’s well‑intentioned interventions only complicate matters. As Valentine’s Day approaches, Patti contemplates creating a special Valentine for a mystery recipient—hoping perhaps that someone will return the gesture.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Susan Saunders
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