Publisher Description

An old friendship bracelet might provide the threads Olivia needs to connect a new group of friendsA sweet new middle grade series. When Olivia discovers a mysterious old friendship bracelet in her mother's drawer, she also discovers the strength to get over her fears and make new friends.As a class klutz and all-around misfit, Olivia Jones' life is tough enough. Then her best friend Alex reveals that her family is moving all the way to Paris! How is Olivia supposed to face middle school without her BFF? But when Olivia discovers an old friendship bracelet in her mother's drawer, she realizes that it might just be the key to stay connected to Alex, even when they're an entire ocean apart. And with the creation of a new friendship bracelet club, it might even be the key to making new friends too...

Author Biography

ARLENE STEWART is a former life-style columnist for the Richmond-Times Dispatch and the author of several books on weddings and crafts. Along with her daughters, she created the long-running "Teen Quiz" series for Andrews McMeel Publishing.

Review

"Tween readers will enjoy getting acquainted with this cast of characters and will relate to how they deal with change, friendship, and crushes. Middle graders will love diving into this series that features plenty of recent pop culture references and accessible dialogue and will find themselves transported to the world of Katonah, NY. A good option for those looking for upbeat realistic fiction" - School Library Journal
"The Friendship Bracelet is a fun, engaging, and heartfelt book" - The Story Monsters

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An old friendship bracelet might provide the threads Olivia needs to connect a new group of friends.

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"Tween readers will enjoy getting acquainted with this cast of characters and will relate to how they deal with change, friendship, and crushes. Middle graders will love diving into this series that features plenty of recent pop culture references and accessible dialogue and will find themselves transported to the world of Katonah, NY. A good option for those looking for upbeat realistic fiction" - School Library Journal

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"Tween readers will enjoy getting acquainted with this cast of characters and will relate to how they deal with change, friendship, and crushes. Middle graders will love diving into this series that features plenty of recent pop culture references and accessible dialogue and will find themselves transported to the world of Katonah, NY. A good option for those looking for upbeat realistic fiction" -- School Library Journal

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