Scholastic
Elise, 12 years old, is puzzled by life. Why does everyone want a boyfriend or a girlfriend? What’s with the obsession over New Kids on the Block? Why can’t she fall asleep at night? Why is her best friend suddenly more interested in the new girl? And why are tampons so hard to use? To sort out her thoughts, Elise starts keeping a diary—for herself and for her future readers!
Elise takes us back to her secondary school days in this story about feeling different, struggling with shifting friendships, and pushing herself to be both creative and high-achieving—all before she understood her attention deficit disorder. This semi-autobiographical illustrated novel will resonate with both kids and grown-up readers alike.
8+ years
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