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76 pp.
| Clarion |
December, 2007 |
TradeISBN 978-0-618-75238-6$15.00
(3)
1-3
Illustrated by
Laura Freeman.
African American third-graders Nikki and Deja are best friends who do everything together until new-girl Antonia comes between them. The story's familiar theme is bolstered by some fresh details (e.g., Nikki stresses out over drill club try-outs because she realizes she "has no rhythm"). Digital black-and-white illustrations show the girls' personalities and emotions.