Truth about 5th Grade

Mark Parisi, Mark Parisi

Book cover for Truth about 5th Grade
Book cover for Truth about 5th Grade

Truth about 5th Grade

Truth about 5th Grade

Mark Parisi, Mark Parisi

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Description

Charlotte "Charli" Wilson thought Alex Andropov would always be her best BFF in the whole wide world. From crushes to butterfly phobias to secret hidden blankies, there's never been a secret they couldn't share. Charli even showed Alex the supersecret hiding spot for her diary. But when school starts and Charli learns that Alex has betrayed her by sharing her biggest, most secretest secret, she realizes that maybe her bestie isn't so great after all.

Meanwhile, Alex has no idea what he's done wrong. He doesn't know why Charli's not talking to him. He has no choice (right? RIGHT?) but to take her diary and try to correct the record. There's always two sides to the truth--especially in fifth grade.

With hilarious illustrations and outrageous twists on every page, this is the perfect story for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, The Tapper Twins, and Invisible Emmie.

Critical Reviews

The truth is: readers are going to LOVE this HILARIOUS he-said/she-said diary! -- Sarah Mlynowski, author of the NYT Bestselling Whatever After series

"The book includes plenty of humor, such as a memory of a ladybug flying up Alex's nose... The illustrations are appealing and break up the text, making it accessible to reluctant readers. ... Lively, fun, and deeply relatable." -- Kirkus Reviews

"As the besties struggle to get on the same page, [Alex and Charli] navigate friendship rivalries, pranks, and violations of privacy via fast-paced chapters that highlight their differences--and similarities--and offer laugh-out-loud moments." -- Publishers Weekly

"This illustrated diary-style novel delves into the changes and frustrations fifth grade can bring ... [It's a] comical tale of fifth grade that fans of Diary of Wimpy Kid and similar books will enjoy." -- School Library Journal

Publishing Information

Publisher: HarperCollins
Pub date: 2024-08-27
Length: 192 pages

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