Nell's holidays
Susan Middleton Elya
Over the course of a year, Nell anticipates each upcoming holiday in order to make the time seem to pass more quickly as she waits for her birthday to come around again.
Read Time: ~2 hr
Happy birthday Lexie!
by Lisa Eisenberg (1991)
About this book
Although she had hoped to make her tenth birthday extra special, Lexie reluctantly agrees to have a joint party with an unpopular girl in her class--with surprising results.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreHappy birthday Lexie! Lead Character
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