A hilarious and spunky new heroine in the vein of Ramona the Pest and Clementine, from Crystal Allen—the acclaimed author ofHow Lamar’s Bad Prank Won a Bubba-Sized Trophy.
Nine-year-old cowgirl Mya Tibbs is boot-scootin’ excited for the best week of the whole school year—SPIRIT WEEK! She and her megapopular best friend Naomi Jackson even made a pinky promise to be Spirit Week partners so they can win the big prize: special VIP tickets to the Fall Festival.
But when the partner-picking goes horribly wrong, Mya gets paired with Mean Connie Tate—the biggest bully in school. And she can’t get out of it.Good gravy!
Now Naomi is “friend-ending” mad at Mya for breaking a promise—even though Mya couldn’t help it—and everyone at school is calling Mya names. Can Mya work with Mean Connie to win the VIP tickets,andget her best friend back?
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Praise for THE LAURA LINE: The protagonists emotional transformation will resonate with readers. Generational bonds, notably the growth of the relationship between Laura and her grandmother, are beautifully depicted. With its humor and deep reverence for history, Allens novel is an engaging treatment of the oft-told tale of looking within for beauty and strength. -School Library Journal
Praise for THE LAURA LINE: This is a lively approach to an issue thats come up recently in the news...and the historical aspect could help readers consider their own family lore that may not have made its way into written accounts. -Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books
Praise for THE LAURA LINE: Laura Dysons sweet, sassy voice draws you into this delightful story of self-discovery and acceptance, unwavering friendship and the deep roots of one amazing family. -Donna Gephart, author of OLIVIA BEAN, TRIVIA QUEEN
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