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Victoria Ying

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Even when her best friend is moving away, Amber Brown is always bold, bright, and colorful. And now she's in a graphic novel!

Third graders Amber Brown and Justin Daniels have been best friends since the day they first met in preschool. How great of a team are they? Amber helps Justin with his handwriting, and Justin helps Amber with her fractions. They sit next to each other in class and hang out together after school every day—that’s just how it’s always been.

But when Justin finds out his family is moving away, everything starts to feel different. Amber gets sad whenever she thinks about Justin leaving, and Justin seems overwhelmed by all the change to come. Can the two besties figure out a way to say goodbye that will keep their friendship strong, no matter how far apart they are?

This graphic novel adaptation of Paula Danziger's classic chapter book adds layers of nuance to all of Amber's ups and downs, making her story burst from the page even more than before.

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Even when her best friend is moving away, Amber Brown is always bold, bright, and colorful. And now she's in a graphic novel! Third graders Amber Brown and Justin Daniels have been best friends since the day they first met in preschool. How great of a team are they? Amber helps Justin with his handwriting, and Justin helps Amber with her fractions. They sit next to each other in class and hang out together after school every day—that’s just how it’s always been. But when Justin finds out his family is moving away, everything starts to feel different. Amber gets sad whenever she thinks about Justin leaving, and Justin seems overwhelmed by all the change to come. Can the two besties figure out a way to say goodbye that will keep their friendship strong, no matter how far apart they are? This graphic novel adaptation of Paula Danziger's classic chapter book adds layers of nuance to all of Amber's ups and downs, making her story burst from the page even more than before.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 112 Pages
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Even when her best friend is moving away, Amber Brown is always bold, bright, and colorful. #Amber Brown is out now on Apple TV+

Amber Brown and Justin Daniels are best friends. They've known each other for practically forever, sit next to each other in class, help each other with homework, and always stick up for each other. Justin never says things like, "Amber Brown is not a crayon." Amber never says, "You're Justin Time." They're a great team—until disaster strikes. Justin has to move away, and now the best friends are fighting. Will they be able to work it out before it's too late?

Along with the ups and downs of shared custody, the Amber Brown chapter books are beloved for tackling relatable dilemmas with thoughtfulness, humor, and plenty of puns.

--- Added from Google Books ---

Even when her best friend is moving away, Amber Brown is always bold, bright, and colorful. #Amber Brown is out now on Apple TV+ Amber Brown and Justin Daniels are best friends. They've known each other for practically forever, sit next to each other in class, help each other with homework, and always stick up for each other. Justin never says things like, "Amber Brown is not a crayon." Amber never says, "You're Justin Time." They're a great team—until disaster strikes. Justin has to move away, and now the best friends are fighting. Will they be able to work it out before it's too late? Along with the ups and downs of shared custody, the Amber Brown chapter books are beloved for tackling relatable dilemmas with thoughtfulness, humor, and plenty of puns.

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The year she is in the third grade is a sad time for Amber because her best friend Justin is getting ready to move to a distant state.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 80 Pages
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Imagine growing up on a magical island filled with amazing Amazon warriors, but you're the only kid around! That's life for eleven-year-old Diana, who lives on the beautiful island of Themyscira. She has a loving mother and many strong 'aunties,' but Diana often feels small and a bit clumsy compared to the mighty adults. More than anything, she longs for a friend her own age, someone to share secrets and adventures with. Taking matters into her own hands, Diana decides to create a playmate out of clay. At first, it's everything she hoped for, full of fun and games! But soon, things begin to get wonderfully wild and a little out of control. Diana must figure out if her new creation is the perfect friend she always dreamed of, or if she's made something much bigger and more challenging than she ever expected. Join Diana in this vibrant graphic novel as she learns about making choices, taking responsibility, and discovering what it truly means to become a hero.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 160 Pages
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Growing up on the island of Themyscira is incredible, but even an Amazon princess gets lonely sometimes. Princess Nubia loves her life surrounded by her fierce mothers and aunties, yet she desperately wishes for a friend her own age to share her daily adventures. One quiet night, she whispers a special plea into Hera's Ear, hoping the gods might finally grant her a playmate. The very next morning, Nubia wakes up to a shocking discovery: there is another girl standing right in her bedroom! The stranger, Diana, stubbornly insists that this is actually her room. Even more confusing, all the adults on the island act as if the two girls have shared the space their entire lives. Could Nubia’s midnight wish have actually come true, gifting her the sister she always wanted? Or is this a massive magical mix-up that the two girls will have to untangle together? Step onto the mythical shores of Themyscira in this vibrant graphic novel. You will follow two iconic heroes as they navigate an unexpected family dynamic, uncover the hidden secrets of their magical island home, and discover exactly what it takes to be a true sister.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 160 Pages
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