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From the highly acclaimed author of Caterpillar Summer comes a heartfelt story about the sweetness and stings of middle-school friendship.Meg has always found comfort in her best friend Beatrix's shadow. Self-assured Beatrix is the one who makes decisions, and the girls have been a pair since kindergarten. But middle school has brought some changes in Beatrix, especially when Meg tries to step outside her role as sidekick.A special science elective is Meg's first step away, but when she's paired with quirky new girl Hazel, Beatrix steps in to stake her claim on Meg. Meg is taken aback at how mean Beatrix can be--and how difficult it is to stand up to her friend. But as Meg gets to know Hazel while working on their backyard beehive project, she starts to wonder: Is being Beatrix's friend worth turning down the possibility of finding her own voice?This pitch-perfect exploration of middle-school friendship dynamics brims with heart and hope, and will resonate with readers of all ages.
About the Author
Gillian McDunn is the author of award-winning books for young readers, including Caterpillar Summer, which received two starred reviews, was selected for the Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List, and appeared on Best Books of the Year lists from Kirkus Reviews and Parents Magazine. When she isn't reading or writing, she's probably baking gluten-free treats, traveling, or spending time with her family. She lives near Raleigh, North Carolina, with her husband children, and a very silly dog named Friday.Find Gillian at www.gillianmcdunn.com or @gillianmcdunn on Instagram and Twitter.
