Plot Summary:
Lydia Goldblatt and Julie Graham-Chang are best friends. These fifth graders are determined to figure out what it takes to be popular. They decide on a plan: a plan of observation. They are going to watch the popular girls and figure out what they wear, what they say, who they hang out with, and then they are going to try to infiltrate the group. Julie and Lydia are going to record everything in their notebook so they won’t miss anything. That includes pictures and specific interactions with the popular girls. They also explore and discuss their crushes on boys. This hilarious notebook with it’s wonderful drawings and funny observations is great for tweens. Lydia and Julie have to deal with real life situations that are funny, heartbreaking, and don’t forget—embarrassing. The Popularity Papers shows just how difficult growing up really is.
Format: Graphic Novel
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Subjects/Themes: Friendship, popularity, growing up
Reviews: Great reviews by School Library Journal, Kirkus, Booklist and Publishers Weekly.
Age Group: Grades 4-6
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Subjects/Themes: Friendship, popularity, growing up
Reviews: Great reviews by School Library Journal, Kirkus, Booklist and Publishers Weekly.
Age Group: Grades 4-6
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