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Those Kids from Fawn Creek

 




Those Kids from Fawn Creek 
By Erin Entrada Kelly 
Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Books, 2022. Fiction. 319 p. 

There are twelve kids in seventh grade at Fawn Creek K-12—one down from the 13 that there used to be until one of the popular kids (and class bully) Renni moved to the slightly larger town next door the year before. These kids all know each other very well—from their strengths to their faults and habits. However, life changes for all 13 kids when Orchid Mason moves in and takes over Renni’s seat. Orchid is kind, pretty, and doesn’t seem to care about following the status quo. Kids like Greyson and Dorothy are excited to get to know Orchid and befriend her. Others like Janie (who was Renni’s best friend) are a little warier—especially since Renni still has an influence on the town since she only lives one town over. This is a great book all about friendship, finding yourself, kindness, and what to do about longing for change. Once again Erin Entrada Kelly has crafted a memorable story that will pull readers in and touch their hearts.

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