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It’s the start of the school year, and nothing feels right to Justin. He didn’t get the teacher he wanted, he’s not in the same class as his best friend, and his little sister, Elizabeth, is starting kindergarten at his school. Elizabeth doesn’t seem nervous at all. Justin is very nervous... read more

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  • “We both ran into the kitchen and dared each other to put our hands down the garbage disposal to feel around for the tooth, which, even if we were allowed to do such a dangerous thing and Mom wouldn't kill us or our hands wouldn't get gnarled off, I still no way would do it, especially to dig through the puke.”
    Justin
  • “"Taxes is the kind of car you take in New York City if you don't have your own car. It's also called a cabbage."”
    Elizabeth

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Okay, yes. I'm worried.

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  • senryu: a haiku that is not about nature

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This book is in Kirkus Reviews: 2010 Best Children's Books. (authoritative list)

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Page Count: 256

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