Birthday Blues

Written by Karen English · Illustrated by Laura Freeman

Part of the Nikki & Deja series

Deja's birthday plans are at risk from a new nemesis and unexpected changes.

3.8 Goodreads · 90 ratings

96 pages· 14,211 words· Est. 2.5 hour read· 670L

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Bookroo's summary

Deja's eagerly awaited birthday is threatened when her guardian leaves town, forcing her to stay with a quirky neighbor. Meanwhile, Antonia, a new rival, schemes to spoil her party. As Deja navigates these challenges, she also grapples with the absence of her father. Will Deja's birthday be ruined, or can she find a way to triumph over these obstacles? Join Deja and her best friend Nikki in a tale of friendship, resilience, and the ups and downs of growing up in a vibrant neighborhood.

From the publisher

The second popular book about Nikki and Deja, two third-grade girls who are best friends.Deja’s birthday is coming up, and she’s been talking about it for weeks. But just before the big day, Auntie Dee gets called away on a business trip and Deja must stay with an elderly neighbor . . . who cooks turnips for dinner and doesn’t even have a color TV!Worse, the machinations of spoiled Antonia, Deja’s new nemesis, threaten to ruin Deja’s birthday party plans.Like the first book, this story captures with subtlety and humor all the small betrayals and triumphs of young girls’ relationships. Readers will get a wider view of the girls’ diverse neighborhood and will recognize themselves and their classmates in the colorful, deftly drawn school scenes. A more serious theme is also introduced (with a light touch) in a subplot concerning Deja’s absent father.

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