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Surprisingly Sarah

By Terri Libenson
Series: Emmie & Friends
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Surprisingly Sarah by Terri Libenson is a charming addition to the world of children's literature that explores friendship and identity through engaging storytelling. When Sarah is faced with a difficult choice involving friendships and personal growth, she navigates complex emotions and everyday challenges. The narrative artfully combines humour and heartfelt moments, making it a delightful read for young audiences.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories that explore friendship, self-discovery, and navigating the ups and downs of middle school life. With a mix of engaging narrative and charming illustrations, the book captures the humour and heartache of growing up, making it a relatable read for young readers who have faced similar challenges.

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Two choices, two storylines—one surprise ending! Will Sarah be brave enough to ask out her crush, or will she lose her nerve? Both stories play out in this funny and heartfelt seventh book in the New York Times bestselling Emmie & Friends series.

Secrets. Surprises. MIDDLE SCHOOL.

Sarah and Leo have been BFFs since they were little. They share everything... until Sarah starts crushing on Leo’s friend Ben. Then one day, Sarah is suddenly faced with a big choice —

· ask Ben to the school dance!

OR—

· chicken out.

Either way, Sarah and Leo’s friendship will be put to the test. Which one would you choose?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780063139220

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 May 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 147.0mm

Height: 212.0mm

Weight: 730g

Pages: 352

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Children's Books Graphic Novels Series: Emmie & Friends Terri Libenson

About the Author

Terri Libenson is the cartoonist of the internationally syndicated comic strip, The Pajama Diaries. She is also an award-winning humorous card writer for American Greetings Corp. Like Emmie in Invisible Emmie, Terri grew up shy and artistic in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. She now lives a more outgoing life with her husband and two daughters in Cleveland, Ohio.

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