Jessica Speer
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Authors Lisa Damour, Trudy Ludwig, John Gottman, Diana Graber, Rosalin
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I was thrilled to learn that Freeman wrote a companion novel to Alone, and Away did not disappoint! This story, written in verse, is told from the perspective of kids evacuated from mountain towns in Colorado, offering insight into what happened whil ...more | |
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I loved this epic WWII adventure tale! Written through multiple perspectives, Subity beautifully crafts a story and characters that kept me on the edge of my seat. Middle-grade readers will love the dragons, while teachers will love the WWII history. ...more | |
"Dunkirk with dragons! Sam Subity’s VALOR WINGS has it all: adventure, fantasy, history, and cliffhangers that will have young readers turning pages way past their bedtimes. The world is so richly imagined. Themes of bravery and valor will inspire. An"
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I loved this epic WWII adventure tale! Written through multiple perspectives, Subity beautifully crafts a story and characters that kept me on the edge of my seat. Middle-grade readers will love the dragons, while teachers will love the WWII history. ...more | |
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This book explores so much...Chinese culture, group dynamics, friendship changes, summer camp, hate speech and more. I love how the story reveals common friendship themes and resolves them in a prosocial way. As I read, I was reminded of my summer ca ...more | |
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This book explores so much...Chinese culture, group dynamics, friendship changes, summer camp, hate speech and more. I love how the story reveals common friendship themes and resolves them in a prosocial way. As I read, I was reminded of my summer ca ...more | |
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I loved this heartfelt, honest story about friendship, healing from mistakes and letting go. The characters are rich and real. The story is engaging and raw. So much to love. Middle-grade readers will relate to changing friendships, family struggles, ...more | |
“Whether you have been the target of aggressive behavior or the aggressor, this event does not define you. Every day brings a new opportunity to start again.”
― Middle School - Safety Goggles Advised: Exploring the WEIRD Stuff from Gossip to Grades, Cliques to Crushes and Popularity to Peer Pressure
― Middle School - Safety Goggles Advised: Exploring the WEIRD Stuff from Gossip to Grades, Cliques to Crushes and Popularity to Peer Pressure
“Friendship Truth #3: Friendships have different phases and change over time.”
― BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends): A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships
― BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends): A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships
“Big emotions—like anger, fear, and sadness—can be really uncomfortable. But even uncomfortable feelings are okay. In fact, all emotions are okay. It just takes practice to manage uncomfortable emotions so you can respond in a healthy way.”
― BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends): A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships
― BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends): A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships
“Friendship Truth #3: Friendships have different phases and change over time.”
― BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends): A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships
― BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends): A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships
“If you’ve struggled in a friendship, you’re not alone. Most girls find that, sometimes, friendship feels like a roller coaster. One moment you’re climbing through fun and laughter; the next, you’re plunging into fear or frustration.”
― BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends): A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships
― BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends): A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships
“Friendship Truth #6: Everyone makes mistakes.”
― BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends): A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships
― BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends): A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships
“The top of the Friendship Pyramid, Close Friends, is small and may only include one or two friends. That’s because close friends are harder to find, and these friendships usually take longer to develop. Don’t worry if you haven’t found any close friends yet; many girls may not have any until middle school or even later.”
― BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends): A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships
― BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends): A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships
“Big emotions—like anger, fear, and sadness—can be really uncomfortable. But even uncomfortable feelings are okay. In fact, all emotions are okay. It just takes practice to manage uncomfortable emotions so you can respond in a healthy way.”
― BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends): A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships
― BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends): A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships

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