I was a fifth-grade zebra
Nancy J. Hopper
When other girls in her fifth grade class seem to be obsessed with boys, Chelsea Zeller tries to imitate her role model, Dian Fossey, as she examines her identity and her own feelings about boys.
Read Time: ~1.1 hr
The unofficial secret keeper of Halsey School
by Kirsten Rue (2015)
About this book
Even though he is not generally considered popular, everyone at school seems to want to confide in Julian, who is getting tired of the attention, especially since he has a secret of his own.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreThe unofficial secret keeper of Halsey School Lead Character
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