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Highlights
- Meet Nikki and Deja, who live next door to each other and are best friends.They do everything together--watch Saturday morning cartoons, play jacks, jump double dutch at recess, and help each other with their homework for Mrs. Shelby's third-grade class.But when an arrogant new girl arrives and Nikki and Deja form a club that would exclude her, the results are not what they expect.This warm, easy-to-read chapter book from an award-winning author captures all the joys and complexities of elementary school life--particularly friendships and cliques--with finesse and humor.
- 4-7 Years
- 7.4" x 5.0" Paperback
- 80 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes
- Series Name: Nikki and Deja
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About the Book
In this story about two best friends, the award-winning author of "Hot Day on Abbot Avenue" delivers an easy-to-read chapter book that captures all the joys and complexities of elementary school life--particularly friendships and cliques. Illustrations.Book Synopsis
Meet Nikki and Deja, who live next door to each other and are best friends.
They do everything together--watch Saturday morning cartoons, play jacks, jump double dutch at recess, and help each other with their homework for Mrs. Shelby's third-grade class.
But when an arrogant new girl arrives and Nikki and Deja form a club that would exclude her, the results are not what they expect.
This warm, easy-to-read chapter book from an award-winning author captures all the joys and complexities of elementary school life--particularly friendships and cliques--with finesse and humor.
Review Quotes
"Accesible writing, authentic characters, an easy-to-identify-with plot and Freeman's appealing black-and-white illustrations come together smoothly in this straightforward friendship tale." -- Kirkus Reviews
"In her first chapter book, English perceptively explores the undercurrent of insecurity and rivalry that threatens two African-American girls' friendship." -- Publishers Weekly