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Description
Amelia draws pictures in her diary along with her must-keep resolutions for the best year ever.
Quick Summary
Amelia's Must-Keep Resolutions for the Best Year Ever! follows a middle-grade diary writer who fills her notebook with colorful doodles as she tackles a list of New Year's goals everything from learning a new hobby to surviving a tricky friendship. The story unfolds in short, punchy chapters that feel like a real kid's journal, mixing laugh-out-loud moments with genuine try-again spirit, so readers get both entertainment and a subtle lesson on goal-setting. Kids who enjoy the mix of humor and hand-drawn sketches in Diary of a Wimpy Kid or Dork Diaries will find a familiar vibe here, but with a focus on personal promises that feels fresh. The book is a quick read around 6,500 words and a 1-point AR book perfect for reluctant readers who want something short but satisfying. Parents will appreciate that the tone stays light-hearted, with only mild sibling squabbles and no heavy topics, while the resolutions encourage responsibility and optimism. If you're looking for a story that feels like a friend's notebook and gives kids a fun template for making (and keeping) their own resolutions, this one's a great pick.