Dear Student

By Elly Swartz

Book Overview

When Autumn becomes the secret voice of the advice column in her middle school newspaper she is faced with a dilemma--can she give fair advice to everyone, including her friends, while keeping her identity a secret?

Starting Middle School is rough for Autumn after her one and only BFF moves to California. Uncertain and anxious, she struggles to connect with her new classmates. The two potential friends she meets could not be more different: bold Logan who has big ideas and quiet Cooper who's a bit mysterious. But Autumn has a dilemma: what do you do when the new friends you make don't like each other?

When Autumn is picked to be the secret voice of the Dear Student letters in the Hillview newspaper, she finds herself smack in the middle of a problem with Logan and Cooper on opposite sides. But before Autumn can figure out what to do, the unthinkable happens. Her secret identity as Dear Student is threatened. Now, it's time for Autumn to find her voice, her courage, and follow her heart, even when it's divided.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0593374126
• ISBN13: 9780593374122
• Release Date: February 2022
• Publisher: Delacorte Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 5.6" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8

Customer Reviews

Middle Grade

This is a Middle Grade book. The main character in this book is Autumn who is in middle school, and she is struggling with anxiety and connecting with kids in her new school. I think this book shows what it is like being a student struggling with a lot of things. I really like the main character and all the animals in this book. I also like that this book will show kids that they are not the only one that struggles making friends. The plot/story line is really good. I really enjoyed reading this book. I received an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion about the book like all my reviews are.