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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Mattie Markham is sweet and winning, very real, and a sixth-grade heroine. Add this book to your treasure shelf.” — Natalie Standiford, author of The Secret Tree “A heartwarming and completely charming story about moving on, growing up, and being yourself.” — Sarah Mlynowski, New York Times bestselling author of the Whatever After series “A gentle look at the challenges of both fitting in to a new situation and having a friend with special needs.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “An accessible chapter book with a clear but gently delivered message.” — Booklist “I love how this book gets the fragile ecosystem that is middle school. There’s a purity to the voice that feels very real, very Judy Blume. Loved it!” — R.J. Palacio, author of Wonder
