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Will the new girl come between Nikki and Deja? When an arrogant new girl comes to school, third-graders and best friends Nikki and Deja decide to form a club to exclude her. But the results are not what they expected--now they're in a fight with each other! Youngsters will find a lot to cheer for in this delightful story. The joys and complexities of school life are captured with finesse and humor, and the writing, complemented with charming illustrations, is spot on for readers ready to enjoy longer texts. Look for more adventures with Nikki and Deja in Birthday Blues!

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English perceptively explores the undercurrent of insecurity and rivalry that threatens two African-American girls' friendship. English nicely fills an undeveloped area--this is a first chapter book featuring African-American girls, and race is presented as an attribute of the characters rather than as an issue. In her first chapter book, English perceptively explores the undercurrent of insecurity and rivalry that threatens two African-American girls' friendship. Publishers Weekly 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 Few early chapter books feature African American characters, and English, a Coretta Scott King Honor Book author, addresses this dearth with a sweet, realistic friendship story.Booklist, ALAThe short chapters, quick pacing, and frequent black-and-white illustrations will both appeal to and assist young readers. Kids negotiating the sometimes treacherous waters of middle-grade frienship will find Nikki and Deja' story both truthful and comforting.Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksEnglish nicely fills an undeveloped area--this is a first chapter book featuring African-American girls, and race is presented as an attribute of the characters rather than as an issue.Kirkus ReviewsEnglish perceptively explores the undercurrent of insecurity and rivalry that threatens two African-American girls' friendship.Publishers Weekly

In her first chapter book, English perceptively explores the undercurrent of insecurity and rivalry that threatens two African-American girls' friendship. Publishers Weekly 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

English nicely fills an undeveloped area--this is a first chapter book featuring African-American girls, and race is presented as an attribute of the characters rather than as an issue. English perceptively explores the undercurrent of insecurity and rivalry that threatens two African-American girls' friendship. Few early chapter books feature African American characters, and English, a Coretta Scott King Honor Book author, addresses this dearth with a sweet, realistic friendship story. Booklist, ALA The short chapters, quick pacing, and frequent black-and-white illustrations will both appeal to and assist young readers. Kids negotiating the sometimes treacherous waters of middle-grade frienship will find Nikki and Deja' story both truthful and comforting. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books English nicely fills an undeveloped area--this is a first chapter book featuring African-American girls, and race is presented as an attribute of the characters rather than as an issue. Kirkus Reviews English perceptively explores the undercurrent of insecurity and rivalry that threatens two African-American girls' friendship. Publishers Weekly In her first chapter book, English perceptively explores the undercurrent of insecurity and rivalry that threatens two African-American girls' friendship. Publishers Weekly 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

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