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The Kid in the Red Jacket
The Kid in the Red Jacket
Author: Barbara Park
"Ten-year-old Howard Jeeter's life is temporarily destroyed by a cross-country move. His first contact in Massachusetts is Molly, an intrusive first-grader, whose attempts to be friendly drive Howard to distraction. Park writes in a witty and bittersweet style about the awkward, super-sensitive age of early adolescence; her humor reflects and sh...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780833502896
ISBN-10: 0833502891
Publication Date: 10/1999
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
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Publisher: Rebound by Sagebrush
Book Type: School Library Binding
Other Versions: Paperback, Hardcover
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Great for young teens. Easy read, and funny!
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I can't believe it! How can my parents move me clear across the country, away from all my friends, and expect me to act like it's some big adventure? Especially when the new house is on a street called Chester Pewe. Don't they realize how humiliating this is going to be? Still, I could handle it if it weren't for Molly Vera thompson. As the new kid in town, I can't afford to be seen hanging around with a six year old, even if she is my next door neighbor. Of course, when you're lonely, you'll be friends with anyone...almost


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