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When her best friend Daniel concocts an elaborate plot to ask the new girl at school to the fall dance, Nadine realizes she has fallen for Daniel herself but fears she does not have the courage to tell him how she feels.
Quick Summary
Nadine's world gets a fun, autumnal twist when her best friend Daniel hatches a plan to ask the new girl to the school's fall dance, and she suddenly sees her own feelings in a whole new light. The story is peppered with witty school-day mishaps, pumpkin-spice themed school events, and the kind of awkward but lovable moments that make middle school feel both hilarious and real. Kids who love a mix of humor, heartfelt friendship, and a dash of romance will find themselves rooting for Nadine as she navigates the tricky balance between loyalty, honesty, and the fear of messing things up. Parents can rest easy knowing the book keeps a light, positive tone, with only mild social-anxiety tension and no rough language or scary content just the usual middle-school drama that encourages open communication. If you've ever enjoyed the mix of humor and heart in books like Diary of a Wimpy Kid or the sweet, slice-of-life vibe of Freak the Mighty, you'll likely feel right at home with this fall-flavored coming-of-age tale.