FICTION

The Friendship Bracelet

by Arlene STEWART
240p. Sourcebooks/Jabberwocky. Jul. 2017. pap. $6.99. ISBN 9781492637684.
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Gr 4–6—In this first book in a new series aimed at preteens, Olivia must learn how to navigate middle school without her childhood best friend, who moves to Paris the summer before they start middle school. Olivia's mom suggests a way the two can stay connected: friendship bracelets. New bonds begin to develop in Olivia's world, and the bracelets connect them all. Tween readers will enjoy getting acquainted with this cast of characters and will relate to how they deal with change, friendship, and crushes. Middle graders will love diving into this series that features plenty of recent pop culture references and accessible dialogue and will find themselves transported to the world of Katonah, NY.
VERDICT A good option for those looking for upbeat realistic fiction.
Reviewed by April Sanders, Spring Hill College, Mobile, AL , Jun 01, 2017

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