Eleven-year-old Nina would like more than anything to take singing lessons, but her mother wants to see an improvement in her grades first. When Nina fails another test, she retreats to the comfort of... This description may be from another edition of this product.
This book is a breezy, fun read about friendship and growing up. The girl's adventures are magical in a way, but the story is grounded in a very real-world situation, a 5th grade girl trying to figure out who she is, who her real friends are, and what matters in life. What's great is that the message is not preachy and didactic, but heartfelt and very clear. I think it will help young girls think about identity-- while also making them laugh.
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