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Humourous Advice - 26 Tips for Surviving Grade 6

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Becky Lennox wrote the book on getting through grade six, but these aren't the kinds of tips that come from school books or teachers...

Forget social studies, math, and science - this hilarious new novel is about surviving some of the real problems tween girls face in the sixth grade: jealous friends, first crushes, embarrassing parents, and annoying older brothers.

doodle imageThis honest and heartwarming novel follows 11-year-old Becky Lennox through the course of the school year, as she survives one challenge after another - feeling left out, lovestruck, lonely, and loony, but learning a little something each time.

Perfect for girlfriends, comedy lovers, and reluctant readers.

"Delightful and spot on for the middle grade experience..." (Just Deb book blog).

"[A] simply told yet fast-paced and colourful blend of humour and drama....This book will certainly appeal to female readers." (CM Magazine)

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Juvenile Fiction (ages 8-13)

  • 128 pages, available in hard cover, paperback, or e-book editions
  • Themes: Humourous stories; girls & women; friendships; jealousy
  • Published Fall 2011; ISBN-13: 978-1-55277-925-5
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    Or you can find a copy at your local library. (If your local library doesn't carry a title, ask and they may purchase it for their collection or find you a copy via interlibrary loan.)

    If you're really stuck, I can probably lend you my copy.

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