Because of the Rabbit

A young girl navigates the challenges of starting at a new school and making friends while dealing with the possibility of having to return a pet rabbit to its original owner.

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208 pages· 29,444 words· Est. 4 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Emma's first day at public school is daunting after years of homeschooling. She longs for a best friend but is paired with Jack, an animal-obsessed boy who doesn't fit in. Their bond over a rescued rabbit complicates Emma's quest for friendship. Can she embrace being different and find where she truly belongs?

From the publisher

Newbery Honor-winning author Cynthia Lord has written a sensitive and accessible book about the challenges of fitting in when you know you’re a little different.On the last night of summer, Emma tags along with her game warden father on a routine call. They’re supposed to rescue a wild rabbit from a picket fence, but instead they find a little bunny. Emma convinces her father to bring him home for the night.The next day, Emma starts public school for the very first time after years of being homeschooled. More than anything, Emma wants to make a best friend in school.But things don’t go as planned. On the first day of school, she’s paired with a boy named Jack for a project. He can’t stay on topic, he speaks out of turn, and he’s obsessed with animals. Jack doesn’t fit in, and Emma’s worried he’ll make her stand out.Emma and Jack bond over her rescue rabbit. But will their new friendship keep Emma from finding the new best friend she’s meant to have?Newbery Honor-winning author Cynthia Lord has written a beautiful and sensitive book about being different and staying true to yourself.

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