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Inside Out follows a young girl as she navigates a pivotal moment that shocks her world. Five distinct emotions—Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust—confront each other inside her mind, each vying for control. The story explores how these feelings influence her choices and relationships, offering a lively, internal perspective on emotional growth for middle‑grade readers.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Suzanne Francis
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