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A story about small acts of courage from the author of A Crooked Kind of Perfect. Do not let a mop sit overnight in water. Fix things before they get too big for fixing. Custodial wisdom: Mattie Breen writes it all down. She... read more

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  • Mattie Breen: shy 5th grader who would rather become her Uncle Potluck's janitorial assistant than sit with unknown classmate who expect her to talk during lunch; bullied in the past, she's afraid of everyone.
  • Mama: Add a description of this character.
  • Poor Moe: A mouse shaped button that was lost from Mattie's pajamas.
  • Mattie Mae: A shy and introverted girl who moves with her mother from town to town. She has just settled down with her Uncle Potluck at his home. She does not have any friends, and she fears interactions with people. Her desire is to become a 'Custodial Apprentice' at her new school so she doesn't have to worry about going to recess or lunch.
  • Tommy: Mama and Uncle Potluck's brother.
  • Mitchell P. Anderson: The school that Uncle Potluck is the custodian at. Mattie will attend this school in the fall.
  • Stella: A dog that worked with Uncle Potluck in the army.
  • Mrs. D’angelo
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