Make New Friends, But Keep the Old
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2021 · Est. 2 hour read

Make New Friends, But Keep the Old

By Jennifer Richard Jacobson

Part of the Twig and Turtle series

Twig must find her voice amidst friendship drama and a chaotic family visit.

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112 pages· 10,220 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Twig's world is turned upside down when her new friendship with Angela is threatened by the return of Angela's old friend, Effie. Feeling sidelined and alone, Twig struggles to navigate the complexities of friendship. Meanwhile, her grandmother's visit adds chaos to their tiny home, testing Twig's patience and resolve. Can Twig find her voice and assert herself without causing hurt? Join Twig on her journey of self-discovery and learn the true meaning of friendship in this heartwarming tale.

From the publisher

Friendship woes and a visit from Grandma push Twig to find her voice in the fourth book in the Twig and Turtle chapter book series, perfect for fans of Ivy and Bean and Judy Moody. Speaking up can be super hard. Just when Twig thinks she’s finally found a new best friend, Angela’s former BFF, Effie, comes back to town. And to Twig, Effie is anything but friendly. With Effie hogging the spotlight and Angela’s time, Twig has never felt so alone. And while Twig’s little sister, Turtle, can be a lot of fun to hang out with, she doesn’t replace a best friend. Then Grandma comes to visit, bringing with too much clutter and too many strong opinions for the tiny house, and it all becomes too much. Will Twig be able to find her voice without hurting anyone’s feelings? The fourth book in the Twig and Turtle chapter book series, Make New Friends, But Keep the Old weaves themese of friendshipand finding your voice in a sweet package that fans of Ivy and Bean and Judy Moody will find hard to resist.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
10,220
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about siblingsBooks about familyBooks about multigenerationalBooks about growing up
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Publication
Published
May 18, 2021
Publisher
Pixel+ink
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781645950547

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