Laney Grafton is at the bottom of the fourth-grade pecking order until 300-pound Lara joins the class. But when the teasing and practical jokes land on Lara, she turns the other cheek with a smile and rhymed couplets, reaching out to other students with an uncanny knowledge of their names, talents, and concerns.This story will pull you in with its great writing and realistic characters. Narrator Laney shows how difficult it can be to stand up for someone when you're feeling beaten down, while Lara is an incredible but believable example of self confidence and dignity. A great exploration of grade school bullying, teasing, and standing up for oneself.
First Fiction
Grades 2-4
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