Wedding Drama (Nikki & Deja #5)

by Karen English (Author) Laura Freeman (Illustrator)

Wedding Drama (Nikki & Deja #5)
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade
Series: Nikki & Deja

Ms. Shelby is getting married! As the girls in Nikki and Deja's class compete over who can plan the best imaginary wedding for their teacher, Nikki excitedly throws herself into preparations for the real thing. But Deja is not so enthusiastic. Her Auntie Dee has been temporarily laid off from her job, and Deja is worried. What will happen now that Deja can no longer afford a new dress and special hairdo? Will Nikki leave her best friend behind while she shops and primps? Will Deja be able to get over her jealousy and enjoy the celebration anyway?

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Review quotes

English manages to convey both the trials that best friends sometimes put each other through as well as how easy it can be to get the relationship back on track. A former teacher herself, English fondly depicts these tried-and-true dynamics. —Booklist
Karen English

Karen English is a Coretta Scott King Honor Award-winning author and retired elementary school teacher. She lives in Los Angeles, California.

Laura Freeman has illustrated several books for young readers, including the Nikki and Deja and Carver Chronicles series, and Natalie's Hair Was Wild, which she also wrote. Laura lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her family. www.lfreemanart.com Twitter: @LauraFreemanArt.

Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780544003248
Lexile Measure
710
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Clarion Books
Publication date
March 20, 2013
Series
Nikki & Deja
BISAC categories
JUV039060 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
JUV011010 - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - African-American
JUV045000 - Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Chapter Books
JUV017000 - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations | General
Library of Congress categories
Friendship
African Americans
Schools
Teachers
Friendship in children
Best friends
Weddings

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