Halfway to Perfect
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2012 · Est. 1 hour read

Halfway to Perfect

Written by Nikki Grimes

Book #4 in the A Dyamonde Daniel Book series

Dyamonde helps a friend overcome self-doubt and embrace self-acceptance amid peer pressure.

3.9 Goodreads · 108 ratings
128 pages· 5,973 words· Est. 1 hour read· 590L
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Bookroo's summary

Dyamonde Daniel notices her friend Damaris is struggling with self-image due to classmates' harsh comments about weight. Determined to help, Dyamonde sets out to show Damaris she's perfect as she is. As Dyamonde tackles this challenge, she delivers a powerful message about self-acceptance and healthy habits. Will Dyamonde's spunky spirit be enough to change Damaris's perspective and silence the negativity? Discover how friendship and inner strength can triumph over insecurity in this heartwarming tale.

From the publisher

Dyamonde knows it’s what’s on the inside that counts! Dyamonde loves eating her mom’s pancakes. Free loves eating . . . period. But lately Damaris just pushes her food around her plate, and Dyamonde suspects it has something to do with the mean things classmates have been saying about people’s weight. Damaris wonders if they might be talking about her too. Dyamonde knows that Damaris doesn’t have a weight problem and is perfect just the way she is–so now it’s time for her to make sure Damaris knows that, too. In this fourth installment of the award-winning series, Coretta Scott King Award winner Nikki Grimes’s lovable Dyamonde Daniel is back, with a timely message about self-acceptance and healthy eating habits–delivered with her trademark spunk.

At a glance
Format
Pages
128
Words
5,973
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
590L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.8
F&P level
~O
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
153680
Publication
Published
July 5, 2012
First published
July 1, 2012
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780399251788

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