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Genre/Form: | Fiction Juvenile works Juvenile fiction |
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Material Type: | Elementary and junior high school, Fiction |
Document Type: | Book |
All Authors / Contributors: |
Tanita S Davis |
ISBN: | 9780062936974 0062936972 |
OCLC Number: | 1138997251 |
Target Audience: | Ages 8-12.; Grades 4-6. |
Description: | 265 pages ; 22 cm |
Responsibility: | Tanita S. Davis. |
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"Middle school energy forms a bustling backdrop for this clever story of navigating changing relationships and developing a sense of personal identity. Secondary characters and storylines provide humor and pathos while at the center is spirited, smart Serena, someone readers will appreciate and cheer. A delightful multicultural narrative that spotlights friendship and self-awareness." -- <em>Kirkus Reviews </em><strong>(starred review)</strong> "Serena is a smart, intuitive Black girl with relatable fears and insecurities; as the book progresses, she decides she's ready to step into the spotlight all on her own. Davis capably touches on matters of chronic illness, mental health, and friendship growing pains in this quiet but impactful slice-of-life novel." -- <em>Publishers Weekly</em> "Throughout the story, Serena develops an earnest and sincere voice the world needs to hear. The dialogue is well paced. Davis intersperses day-to-day occurrences with heavier topics such as physical and mental illness and cultural representation [along with a]n appealing cast of family, friends, and classmates." -- Horn Book Magazine "[Serena] learns to communicate her feelings, and respect her friends' boundaries. The book also aptly depicts mental health and the importance of privacy. A diverse and lively cast of characters helps propel the story forward. While Serena is in middle school, the prose reads at a younger level and would appeal to elementary-age children. VERDICT . . . young readers will find in Serena an energetic friend working through the challenges of growing up." -- School Library Journal Read more...


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