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Nikki and Deja, 1 - by Karen English (Paperback)

Nikki and Deja, 1 - by  Karen English (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In this story about two best friends, the award-winning author of "Hot Day on Abbot Avenue" delivers an easy-to-read chapter book that captures all the joys and complexities of elementary school life--particularly friendships and cliques. Illustrations.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Meet Nikki and Deja, who live next door to each other and are best friends. They do everything together--watch Saturday morning cartoons, play jacks, jump double Dutch at recess, and help each other with their homework for Mrs. Shelby's third-grade class. But when an arrogant new girl arrives and Nikki and Deja form a club that would exclude her, the results are not what they expect. This warm, easy-to-read chapter book from an award-winning author captures all the joys and complexities of elementary school life--particularly friendships and cliques--with finesse and humor.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>In her first chapter book, English perceptively explores the undercurrent of insecurity and rivalry that threatens two African-American girls' friendship. --<i>Publishers Weekly</i> <p/>Accesible writing, authentic characters, an easy-to-identify-with plot and Freeman's appealing black-and-white illustrations come together smoothly in this straightforward friendship tale. --<i>Kirkus Reviews </i><br>

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