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Description
The book is about a girl named Emma Kate who has an imaginary friend. They walk to school together every morning, sit together in class, do homework side by side, and sleep over at each other's houses. The two friends even have their tonsils out at the same time and share gallons of pink ice cream together. A twist at the end reveals there is more to this imaginary friend than meets the eye.
Quick Summary
Bestselling author Patricia Polacco serves up a hilarious tale of a best friendship taken to the hilariously extreme, where two friends share homework, soccer practice, and even get their tonsils out on the same day. Kids will giggle at the silly, relatable moments that show just how far a best-friend bond can go, and they'll see their own friendships reflected In the Shadow of the Strikerse playful pages. If your kid loves heartwarming friendships like those in "Frog and Toad" or "Mercy Watson," they'll instantly connect with Emma Kate. Perfect for kindergarten through second graders, this sweet story captures the magic of best-friend bonds with plenty of humor kids can really dig into.