Let's Pretend We Never Met
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017 · Est. 5.5 hour read

Let's Pretend We Never Met

By Melissa Walker

New school, new friend, tough choices. Can Mattie stay true to herself?

4.1/5 Goodreads · 453 ratings
240 pages· 39,588 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
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Mattie Markham's world turns upside down when her family moves mid-school year. In Pennsylvania, she befriends Agnes, a quirky neighbor who makes her laugh. But at school, Agnes is labeled the 'weird girl.' Mattie faces a dilemma: fit in with the crowd or stand by her new friend. As she navigates sixth grade's social maze, Mattie must decide what friendship truly means. Will she choose popularity over loyalty, or can she find a way to be herself and keep her friend? Discover the heartwarming journey of growing up and staying true to oneself.

From the publisher

Mattie Markham is sweet and winning, very real, and a sixth-grade heroine. Add this book to your treasure shelf.” (Natalie Standiford, author of The Secret Tree)

“A heartwarming and completely charming story about moving on, growing up, and being yourself.” (Sarah Mlynowski, New York Times bestselling author of the Whatever After series)

“A gentle look at the challenges of both fitting in to a new situation and having a friend with special needs.” (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books)

“An accessible chapter book with a clear but gently delivered

message.” (Booklist)

“I love how this book gets the fragile ecosystem that is middle school. There’s a purity to the voice that feels very real, very Judy Blume. Loved it!” (R.J. Palacio, author of Wonder)

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
240
Words
39,588
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
840L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about middle schoolBooks about peer pressureBooks about social themesBooks about moving
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5
F&P level
~T
AR points
6
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
190398
Publication
Published
June 13, 2018
First published
June 13, 2017
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062567161

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