The Fruit Salad Friend
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2018

The Fruit Salad Friend

By Maria Dismondy, Kathryn Selbert (Illustrator)

Chloe faces exclusion and must find the courage to seek true friendship.

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32 pages
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Chloe loves school, but middle school brings unexpected challenges. Excluded from a classmate's party, she questions her friendships. As she navigates feelings of sadness and confusion, Chloe must decide if she has the courage to stand up for herself and choose friends who truly value her. Will she discover the recipe for lasting friendship amidst the trials of growing up? This heartfelt tale explores the complexities of friendship, offering young readers a guide to handling exclusion and finding confidence in themselves.

From the publisher

Chloe loves going to school, but lately something is different. She has all the ingredients of a great friend and still wonders, “What do you do when friends don’t treat you with kindness?” Find out how this brave girl navigates the trials and tribulations that pop up on her way to discovering the recipe for lasting friendship. This children’s picture book gives boys and girls a realistic framework on how to handle challenging situations that commonly occur in friendships.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
590L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about empathyBooks about kindnessBooks about social themes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.8
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
March 14, 2018
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780997608526

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