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Description
Best friends Kimberly and Ann both dream of qualifying for the National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., knowing that eighth grade is their last chance. When Ann is assigned to sponsor new student Lurlene Brueggemeyer, she discovers that Lurlene is an exceptionally talented speller. The arrival of this new student puts Ann's friendship with Kimberly and their competition chances to the test as all three girls prepare to compete against each other for the spelling bee prize.
Quick Summary
When best friend Ann starts mentoring a new student who threatens to steal Kimberly's spotlight in the spelling bee, the duo's friendship faces its toughest test yet. Kids will root for both girls as they navigate tricky middle school dynamics, spelling victories, and the painful lesson that being a good friend sometimes means cheering for someone else. If your kid loves school stories like "Frindle" or enjoys friendship dramas that hit hard, they'll devour this in one sitting. Perfect for kids in grades 4 through 6.