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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · January 20, 2026
Wrong Friend
By Charise Mericle Harper · With Rory Lucey
Can Charise find a new best friend after her BFF drifts away?
256 pages
3.8/5 Goodreads · 283 ratings
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Charise Mericle Harper
Biography
Charise Mericle Harper, a seasoned author of many books for young readers including the Just Grace series, whips up dynamic and fun characters in this third book of the Next Best Junior Chef series. Charise lives in Oregon with her family where there are too many tasty food trucks from which to eat. Visit her at chariseharper.com and on Twitter at @ChariseHarper.
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