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Description
Jane is having a hard time making friends in her new school, but then Stanley shows up. Jane thinks he's making things worse, but the big, purple creature helps her make a friend.
Quick Summary
Stanley by Amanda Crispin follows Jane, a girl struggling to make friends at a new school, whose life changes when a big, purple creature named Stanley arrives and unexpectedly helps her connect with another student. The book tackles themes of friendship struggles, loneliness, and finding your place in a new environment through the lens of an unusual friendship with a magical creature. If your kid likes "The Last Kids on Earth" or "Dog Man" with their mix of humor and heart, they'll love this story about an unlikely helper. This book is great for 4th-5th graders reading at a 3.3 AR level who want a quick, heartwarming read.