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If a Tree Falls at Lunch Period
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If a Tree Falls at Lunch Period (2007) (edit title/settings)

by Gennifer Choldenko (Author) (edit contributors)

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Kirsten's parents are barely speaking to each other, and her best friend has fallen under the spell of the school's queen bee, Brianna. It seems like only Kirsten's younger science-geek sister is on her side.        
  Walker's goal is to survive at the new white private school his mom has... read more

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  • Kirsten McKenna: One of the two main characters/narrators of the book.
  • Walker "Walk" Jones: One of the two main characters/narrators of the book. Also the only African-American student at a white private school.
  • Kippy: Kirsten's little sister-a science genius
  • Sylvia: Walk's mother
  • Matteo: Walk's friend. He meets Walk before school and they continue their relationship throughout the school year. Often called "burrito boy."
  • Rory: Kirsten's friend. Rory and Kirsten were close until this school year when Rory begins to hang with a different crowd.
  • Brianna: A student at the private school. Her family is rich and she is very popular.
  • Mr. Balderis: A teacher at the school
  • Jamal: Walker's cousin
  • Climpton: Walk's dead father
  • Maya: Add a description of this character.
  • Ms. Scrushy: English teacher
  • Dolman
  • Rachel: Kristen's mom and Kippy's mom.
  • Rebecca
  • Dr. Markovitz: Kirsten's psychiatrist
  • Lauren
  • Dorarian: The school's fuzzy, blue wearing librarian
  • Madison
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This is lame but I'm actually looking forward to school this year, because every day this summer was like crap: dog crap, cat crap - I even had a few elephant crap days.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Gennifer Choldenko (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: September 1, 2007
ISBN: 0152057536
Page Count: 224

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Reading Level: Ages 9-12

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