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LUNCH WILL NEVER BE THE SAME!

Joelle Dreidemy Veera Hiranandani

Book 1 in a brand-new chapter-book series about a spunky and likable budding foodie who’s sure to win over your heart—and stomach!
Phoebe is a pretty typical third grader. She loves her pet fish, making lists, and her best friend Sage. But when Camille, a tall, sophisticated French girl, arrives at school with unusual lunches, Phoebe’s friendship with Sage doesn’t seem so important anymore. After discovering goat cheese, butter lettuce, and cilantro (although she’s convinced that’s not a real word), she’s determined to get invited to her new friend’s house for dinner to see what else Camille eats. But what about Sage? Will Phoebe be able to navigate the tricky waters of third-grade friendships?

Veera has an MFA in fiction writing from Sarah Lawrence College, spent six years as an editor in both adult nonfiction and children’s books at Simon & Schuster, and is the author of the middle-grade novel The Whole Story of Half a Girl. She lives in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York.
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Published 2014-10-01 by Grosset & Dunlap

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Published 2014-10-01 by Grosset & Dunlap

Comments

The plot is engaging and easy to follow. The cartoon illustration, some full page, funny and enhance the text. Fans of Junie B. Jones and Judy Moody or those who like realistic fiction and friendship stories will enjoy this chapter book.

Hiranandani has a light touch when exploring the friendship issues of these three likable characters. Nothing is over-the-top, and the plot is fun and easy to understand for the newest chapter-book readers. Gently humorous black-and-white illustrations pair nicely with the text. With all the foodies out there, this delightful series deserves a long shelf life... and many more courses.

This is a splendid attempt to convey several lessons about growing pains to young readers, with age-appropriate humor via an outspoken, lovable, take-charge narrator. Dreidemy's wiggly spot illustrations, meanwhile, supply plenty of nervous energy.