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Five Things about Ava Andrews

Margaret Dilloway

Eleven-year-old Ava Andrews has many ideas and plans, but her quietness makes other people assume she does not speak or is unfriendly. Only her best friend Zelia knows her well. Ava lives with anxiety and a heart condition, and she hopes middle school will offer a fresh beginning. When Zelia moves away and Ava’s grandmother encourages her to speak about social issues, Ava withdraws further. Improv becomes one way Ava works with her anxiety and helps her community.

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Book details

Lexile Text Measure
619L
ATOS Book Level
4
AR Interest Level
MG
AR Points
9
Word Count
64276
Fountas & Pinnell Text Level
O
Themes
Activism · Art And Creativity · Disability · Friendship · Mental Health
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Balzer + Bray
Published
February 8, 2022
Pages
336
ISBN-13
9780062803504
Language
English
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