The secret birthday
text and jacket art by Rosemary Wells
Noisy Nora finds a surprising new site for her birthday party when her mother will not let her invite all of her classmates to her house because it is too small.
Read Time: ~2.8 hr
Standing up to Mr. O
by Claudia Mills (2000)
About this book
Twelve-year-old Maggie comes to dread biology class because her favorite teacher is insisting that she dissect a worm, an assignment that makes her feel very squeamish and awakens her to the question of animal rights.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreStanding up to Mr. O Lead Character
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