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Keeley is busier than ever, hatching plans for her newspaper and preparing for the upcoming spelling bee. Everything changes, however, when a disastrous landslide leaves much of the town in ruins, struggling for survival. Book #3
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Keeley, a budding journalist with big plans for her school newspaper, suddenly finds herself covering the biggest story of her life when a massive landslide devastates her town. Kids will love watching this determined middle schooler swap spelling bee preparation for emergency reporting, discovering that real courage means stepping up when neighbors need help. If your kid likes the heartfelt small-town stories of Kate DiCamillo or the underdog determination in "The One and Only Ivan," they'll root for Keeley's inspiring journey from newspaper hobbyist to community hero. Perfect for ages 9-12 in grades 4-7 who enjoy stories about ordinary kids doing extraordinary things during tough times.