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Ellen Tebbits

by Beverly Cleary

A friendship tested by a shared secret

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A friendship tested by a shared secret

Ellen’s embarrassing secret becomes a bond when she discovers that Austine shares it. The two girls build a friendship around dance class, horseback riding, and their encounters with neighborhood troublemaker Otis Spofford. When Ellen does something that upsets Austine, the story turns to the challenge of apologizing and repairing a close friendship. Beverly Cleary’s school story centers on children’s friendships, everyday missteps, and the intensity of feelings that can accompany them.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 interested in school and friendship stories.
  • Readers who enjoy humorous fiction about everyday childhood experiences.
  • Independent readers in second or third grade, as noted in the publisher description.

Themes

FriendshipSecrets and trustApologies and reconciliationSchool and childhood experiences

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Book overview

Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary brings her warm humor to this funny story of a girl readers will recognize--and love.

This funny realistic friendship story captures the intensity of kids' emotions and is the second book beloved author Beverly Cleary published.

Ellen Tebbits has an embarrassing secret that she'll never share with anyone. That is, until she meets Austine--and discovers that Austine has the exact same secret! Soon the girls are best friends who do everything to-gether--attending dance class, riding horses, and dodging pesky Otis Spofford, the neighborhood troublemaker.

But then Ellen does something terrible . . . and now Austine isn't speaking to her. Ellen desperately wants her best friend back. How can she show Austine how sorry she is?

Ellen Tebbits is a funny school and friendship story that stands the test of time--perfect for independent reading for second and third graders.

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