MIDDLE SCHOOL PROMISES

by Rolla Donaghy, Illustrations by Angela Amato

80 pages

With a B average, and struggling to learn a new instrument, Lisa devotes herself to middle school orchestra, only to meet another Lisa - who is pretty, popular, and gets straight A's. Can anything good come of this? Middle School Promises is an inspirational and humorous coming-of-age story for readers Grades 5-8.

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About the Book
Lisa's life is a challenge with a new dad and a B average. Turning 13, she is determined to improve her grades and learn to play cello, until in orchestra, she meets another Lisa, who is popular, talented and an A student. Can anything good come of this? Middle School Promises is a coming-of-age, humorous account of adolescent struggles with family, friendships, and peers in school. Content and vocabulary are suited to Grades 5-8 and ESL.
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About the Author
	Canadian author, Rolla Donaghy grew up in Toronto where she studied theatre arts and music. She worked as an educator in Toronto, Boston and Honolulu with a specialty in reading development.