I am me
Karla Kuskin
After being told how she resembles other members of her family, a young girl states positively and absolutely that she is "NO ONE ELSE BUT ME."
Read Time: ~1.2 hr
Cousin Markie and other disasters
by Christel Kleitsch (1992)
About this book
Ben doesn't get along with his younger cousin and he is certain that having him spend the weekend will ruin his plans to get a skateboard.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreCousin Markie and other disasters Lead Character
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