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A middle-grade chapter book about starting fourth grade, Amber Brown faces the challenge of making a new best friend after her friend Justin moves away. As she searches for a new companion, she meets Brandi, whose willingness to be her pal remains uncertain. The story follows her honest, often humorous attempts to cope with change, handle loneliness, and move forward.
Quick Summary
Amber Brown Goes Fourth is the kind of early chapter book that makes you remember why you fell in love with reading in the first place. The fourth grade year brings real change for Amber she's moved on from her old school, and figuring out who her new best friend will be turns out to be way more complicated (and hilarious) than she expected. Kids who worry about friendship drama, fitting in, or just want a character who says exactly what they're thinking will find a lot to love here. It's also a great pick for readers who are transitioning from picture books to chapter books since the chapters are short, the humor is warm without being silly, and there's enough heart to stick with you. Parents will appreciate that it handles the messy feelings around changing friendships without being preachy just honest, funny, and relatable moments that kids actually go through. If your kid has already discovered Junie B. Jones or loves the way Diary of a Wimpy Kid captures kid voices, Amber Brown is a perfect next step with that same mix of comedy and real emotion.