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Perfectionist Elfie Oster learns the value of "unperfection," in this funny look at middle school life from the author of Annie's Life in Lists Elfie Oster was sure that Hampshire Academy was going to be the perfect school for her. She was sure about it right up to the minute she got expelled. On her first day. It was all a terrible misunderstanding, but until she can find a way to fix things, Elfie has to go back to Cottonwood Elementary for fifth grade. Where she's never really fit in. Or had friends. It is not a perfect situation. And then it gets worse. Her babysitter gets really sick. Her aunt and uncle aren't speaking. She's forced to do a group project involving an egg. . . . But sometimes when everything goes spectacularly wrong, you figure out what truly matters--and what doesn't. So really, this terrible, horrible, surprisingly hilarious year may just be the best thing that's ever happened to Elfie.

Focusing on the power of a child's imagination, this book highlights how everyday items can be transformed into remarkable treasures through creativity and play. It beautifully captures the essence of childhood wonder and the joy found in seeing the world from a unique perspective.

Getting ready to start middle school? Well, you'll need to know what to expect. Get to know every person you'll meet and how they can help (and who to stay away from!).Dear Louie, You've been asking and asking about what middle school is like, but I just thought they were annoying-younger-sister questions. Even though I am almost done with my first year, I can still remember when I thought middle school was a mystery, so I'll try to give you a leg up. I know middle school is a lot to figure out. But since I still haven't worked it all out yet, I'm happy to help as much as I can. That's what big sisters are for.Love, GusDiscover the ins and outs of middle school in this guide from an older sister to her younger sister. From tackling a new building to meeting new people like the assistant principal, the class pet, the Huggers, the renegade, the tomato kid, your old best friend's new best friend, this is a must-read for everyone starting middle school.With wit and warmth, Kristin Mahoney, author of Annie's Life in Lists, delivers heartwarming, pitch-perfect advice, ideal for anyone nervously approaching middle school.

6 Dinge, die ihr über Annie wissen solltet: 1. Annie liebt Listen. So kann sie ihre Gedanken ordnen. 2. Sie hat ein unglaubliches Gedächtnis- aber das bringt sie auch ziemlich oft in Schwierigkeiten. 3. Annie wäre gerne weniger schüchtern. 4. Ihr Bruder ist sauer auf sie, weil er denkt, dass die Familie wegen Annie umziehen musste - in einen Vorort mit 8432 Einwohnern. 5. Ihre beste Freundin wohnt noch immer in Brooklyn. Aber sie sind sich fast ganz sicher, dass sie trotzdem für immer beste Freundinnen sein werden. 6. An Annies neuer Schule gibt es auch ein paar nette Kinder, manche mehr, manche weniger.