Let's Pretend We Never Met

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I love how this book gets the fragile ecosystem that is middle school. Theres a purity to the voice that feels very real, very Judy Blume. Loved it!R. J. Palacio, author of Wonder

The Thing About Jellyfish meets The Kind of Friends We Used to Be in this sweet, honest middle grade debut.

If it were up to Mattie Markham, there would be a law that said your family wasnt allowed to move in the middle of the school year. After all, sixth grade is hard enough without wondering if youll be able to make new friends or worrying that the kids in Pennsylvania wont like your North Carolina accent.

But when Mattie meets her next-door neighbor and classmate, she begins to think maybe she was silly to fear being the new girl. Agnes is like no one Mattie has ever metshes curious, hilarious, smart, and makes up the best games. If winter break is anything to go by, the rest of the school year should be a breeze.

Only it isnt, because when vacation ends and school starts, Mattie realizes something: At school Agnes is known as the weird girl who no one likes. All Mattie wants is to fit in (okay, and maybe be a little popular too), but is that worth ending her friendship with Agnes

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Mattie Markham is sweet and winning, very real, and a sixth-grade heroine. Add this book to your treasure shelf. Natalie Standiford, author of The Secret Tree A heartwarming and completely charming story about moving on, growing up, and being yourself. Sarah Mlynowski, New York Times bestselling author of the Whatever After series Agentle look at the challenges of both fitting in to a new situation and having a friend with special needs. Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books An accessible chapter book with a clear but gently delivered message. Booklist I love how this book gets the fragile ecosystem that is middle school. Theres a purity to the voice that feels very real, very Judy Blume. Loved it! R.J. Palacio, author of Wonder

Author Bio

Melissa Walker is the author of Ashes to Ashes, Unbreak My Heart, Small Town Sinners, Lovestruck Summer, and the Violet on the Runway series. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and daughter.