Absolutely, Positively Natty
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Absolutely, Positively Natty

By Lisa Greenwald

Can Natty's pep squad spread cheer when her own positivity fades?

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272 pages
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Natty's world shifts when her mom leaves, prompting a move to Miller Creek. Determined to stay positive, she starts a pep squad to lift spirits and make new friends. But as she struggles to keep her own cheer alive, can Natty truly turn things around and reunite her family? Discover the challenges of new beginnings and the true power of friendship.

From the publisher

Natty deals with moving after her mom’s departure by pulling a “Ted Lasso” and starting a pep squad in this standalone middle-grade novel about friendship and toxic positivity by the author of TBH and the Friendship List series.When Natty’s mom kind of takes a break from her dad and sort of the whole family, Natty and her dad move to his childhood hometown of Miller Creek. Now she’s starting middle school for the second time, this time in Miller Creek–without her mom–or her BFF. But Natty’s doing great! Really. Anything is possible. And what’s the point of dwelling on the stuff that stinks when there’s so much good stuff to think about?Natty is absolutely, positively sure that she can turn it all around. Like 1,000 percent sure. As long as she stays absolutely positive! She’ll get her dad off the couch, make her tons of new friends, and even convince her mom to come live with them in Miller Creek. First step? Starting a pep squad to spread the good vibes.But what happens when the leader of the pep squad has no more cheer to give?From Lisa Greenwald comes a heartfelt and reassuring novel about the pros and cons of always looking on the bright side, the ups and downs of making a fresh start, and the power of friendship.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
272
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~701L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about AmericaBooks about schoolBooks about middle schoolBooks about family problems
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.5
F&P level
~Q
AR points
8
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
519678
Publication
Published
May 9, 2023
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780063062726

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