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Dear Student

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Dear Student by Elly Swartz is a delightful children's book that follows the story of Autumn, a young girl navigating the challenges of middle school. After her friendship circle changes, she becomes the anonymous voice behind her school’s advice column, "Dear Student." Through giving guidance to others, Autumn learns important lessons about friendship, courage, and finding her own voice.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this heartwarming story if you love tales about friendship, self-discovery, and the challenges of growing up. It may appeal to you if you're interested in stories that explore how young people navigate change and find their voice by becoming the advice columnist for a school newspaper.

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Dear Student

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When Autumn becomes the secret voice of the advice column in her middle school newspaper, she is faced with a dilemma—can she give fair advice to everyone, including her friends, while keeping her identity a secret?

Starting middle school is rough for Autumn after her one and only BFF moves to California. Uncertain and anxious, she struggles to connect with her new classmates. The two potential friends she meets could not be more different—bold Logan, who has big ideas, and quiet Cooper, who's a bit mysterious. But Autumn has a dilemma—what do you do when the new friends you make don't like each other?

When Autumn is picked to be the secret voice of the Dear Student letters in the Hillview newspaper, she finds herself smack in the middle of a problem, with Logan and Cooper on opposite sides. But before Autumn can figure out what to do, the unthinkable happens. Her secret identity as Dear Student is threatened. Now, it's time for Autumn to find her voice and her courage and follow her heart, even when it's divided.

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Dear Student by Elly Swartz has received praise for its heartfelt and authentic portrayal of friendship, courage, and honesty. The vibrant characters and engaging plot, complemented by unique touches like a recipe for whoopie pies, make it a compelling read for tweens. The book is celebrated for its exploration of standing up for one's beliefs and finding one's voice, resonating with readers who understand the complexities of feelings and friendships.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593374153

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 February 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Inc

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Elly Swartz grew up in Yardley, Pennsylvania. She studied psychology at Boston University and received her law degree from Georgetown University Law Center. Elly lives in Massachusetts and is happily married with two grown sons, a beagle named Lucy, and a pup named Baxter Bean. Finding Perfect, called "a clear, moving portrayal of obsessive-compulsive disorder" by Publishers Weekly, was her debut novel. She is also the author of Smart Cookie and Give and Take.

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