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Age Range
8 - 12
Genre
realistic fiction
Copyright Year
2019-01-01
Page Count
256
Publisher
Crown Books for Young Readers
Grade Level
3rd - 7th
ISBN
9781101932902
Lexile
730

Solving for M

Written by Jennifer Swender

Starting fifth grade, Mika struggles with new classes, changing friendships, and challenges at home, leaving her feeling overwhelmed and out of place. Through an unexpected math journal assignment, she begins to express herself and make sense of both academic and personal problems. With support from others, Mika learns to navigate change, loss, and growth with resilience and hope.

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Age Range
8 - 12
Genre
realistic fiction
Copyright Year
2019-01-01
Page Count
256
Publisher
Crown Books for Young Readers
Grade Level
3rd - 7th
ISBN
9781101932902
Lexile
730
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