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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1982 · Est. 1.5 hour read
December Secrets
Written by Patricia Reilly Giff · Illustrated by Blanche Sims
Part of the The Kids of the Polk Street School series
Emily must befriend her least favorite classmate for a month. Can she survive the challenge?
3.4/5 Goodreads · 282 ratings
80 pages· 7,898 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Emily faces a daunting task: befriend Jill, the class crybaby, as her 'secret Pal' for December. As the days unfold, Emily must navigate unexpected challenges and discover if kindness can bridge their differences. Will this forced friendship lead to unexpected revelations, or will it end in disaster? Dive into this heartwarming tale of unlikely connections and holiday spirit.
From the publisher
Emily is stuck with crybaby Jill Simon as her “secret Pal” to be kind to for the whole month of December.”Accessible to second-and-third-grade readers, this short chapter book will also make a delightful holiday read-aloud.”– “School Library Journal.”
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 80
- Words
- 7,898
- Reading age
- 7–9
- Audience
- Transitional Reader
- Lexile
- 480L
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