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  Rissa Bartholomew's Declaration Of Independence by Lynda Brill Comerford Rissa Bartholomew didn't plan on declaring her independence from all of her friends at her own birthday party, one week before the start of middle school. But somehow, that's exactly what she did. Now she's entering sixth grade without a single friend, and she's determined to make new ones without simply following the herd. $16.99 Hardcover Book | Grades 4-7

  
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  Rissa Bartholomew's Declaration of Independence (EBK) by Lynda B. Comerford Eleven-year-old Clarissa "Rissa" Bartholomew has had the same friends her whole life. But as the other girls in the group become obsessed with ballet, shopping, lip gloss, and boys, Rissa begins to think it's time to "leave the herd" and be her own person. Unfortunately, no one seems to understand Rissa's change of heart, least of all her own mother. With middle school just around the corner, Rissa's declaration of independence couldn't come at a worse time but maybe, just maybe, it could turn out to be the best thing she's ever done. Rissa is funny, savvy, and independent and young readers will love getting to know her in this hilarious and heartwarming novel! $7.99 You save: 53% books;ebooks;ebooks | Ages 10-12

  
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Rissa Bartholomew's Declaration of Independence

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Author: Lynda B. Comerford

Interest Level:
3-5

Lexile Framework:
920L

Grade Level Equivalent:
6.4

Age:
8-10

Genre:
Realistic Fiction

Subject:
Friends and Friendship, Individuality, Middle School, Adolescent Issues

Eleven-year-old Clarissa "Rissa" Bartholomew has had the same friends her whole life. But as the other girls in the group become obsessed with ballet, shopping, lip gloss, and boys, Rissa begins to think it's time to "leave the herd" and be her own person. Unfortunately, no one seems to understand Rissa's change of heart, least of all her own mother.

With middle school just around the corner, Rissa's declaration of independence couldn't have come at a worse time — but maybe, just maybe, it could turn out to be the best thing she's ever done.