Populated with characters of different ethnicities who talk about their feelings, take responsibility for their actions, and ultimately stand up for themselves. Very realistic – upper elementary and middle schoolers will likely have gone (or will go) through some version of this kind of figuring out who your real friends are ordeal. This story of a friendship that hits a rocky patch is told from both Jaime and Maya’s points of view in a sort of combination graphic novel/illustrated chapter book format. Does she really want to play a supporting role in Celia’s court? She REALLY misses Jaime. She’s actually jealous, insecure, and MEAN. We offer discounted pricing, free shipping and unparalleled. Over the course of the day, Jaime gets lots of support from teachers, new friends, and her family, and Maya starts to realize that Celia isn’t the paragon of beauty, coolness, and maturity she thought she was. Booksource is the premier trade book distributor to K-12 school classrooms across the country. Celia, queen of popularity, continues to gossip about the other kids – particularly Jaime and anyone she happens to be hanging out with. Jaime knows something is off with her friend group. Middle school The last day of seventh grade has Jaime and Maya wondering who their real friends are. Jaime is hurt and furious, and Maya feels terrible and wonders if she made the right choice. Genre: Middle Grade, Graphic Novel Series: Emmie & Friends Rating: 5 out of 5 Recommend to Others: Yes ABOUT: Friends. The whole day is one massive anxiety attack for both girls. When Maya finally gets up the courage to “dump” Jaime, it’s by text. Celia and Grace and Maya all talked about it and think Jaime is too different from them. Maya’s also come to a decision – she’s going to tell Jaime she’s out of their group.

She decides to confront her best friend, Maya, and find out what’s going on. It has to do with the way her group of friends has been treating her all year – cutting her down, leaving her out, teasing her, and ignoring her. It’s the last day of seventh grade and Jaime should be celebrating, but she’s got something on her mind.

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