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My Friend Maggie

by Hannah E Harrison

Subject
Social Themes - Friendship
Age
3-5 years
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Publisher
Dial Books
Size
26.2 cm × 25.6 cm
ISBN
9780525429166

A sweet and heart-tugging story about bullying, friendship, and fitting in, perfect for readers of Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon

Paula and Maggie have been friends forever. Paula thinks Maggie is the best—until mean girl Veronica says otherwise. Suddenly, Paula starts to notice that Maggie is big and clumsy, and her clothes are sort of snuggish. Rather than sticking up for Maggie, Paula ignores her old friend and plays with Veronica instead. Luckily, when Veronica turns on Paula, Maggie’s true colors shine through.

This moving friendship story has all the heart and emotion of The Giving Tree and Kevin Henkes's Chrysanthemum. The gorgeous artwork and important message make this a book to treasure. It’s truly a classic in the making.

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What reviewers said

"Harrison tells her story with touching and expert restraint, and...shows a deeply sympathetic understanding of the simultaneously fragile and powerful emotions of children."
Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Harrison's straightforward, first-person text...conveys a wealth of emotion."
Kirkus Reviews
"The trials of friendship and the early vestiges of mean girl culture are well portrayed in this recommended purchase; perfect for storytime or one-on-one sharing."
School Library Journal
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