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Olive feels left out when all her friends make plans for the fifth-grade variety show until she decides to use her own strengths to be the emcee. This full-color graphic novel makes smart use of panels and a friendly pastel palette. A sweet, Raina Telgemeier–lite story featuring supportive and realistic relationships among the diverse cast of characters.