Mallory on the Move
Mallory on the Move by Laurie Friedman is an illustrated chapter book published by Darby Creek in January 2005. This engaging story follows eight-and-a-half-year-old Mallory McDonald as she grapples with the news of her family’s move, leaving behind her best friend, Mary Ann. Faced with the challenges of settling into a new home on Wish Pond Road, Mallory initially struggles with her feelings about the move and the changes in her life.
Readers will find that Mallory’s journey explores themes of friendship and adaptation as she navigates her new environment. While her initial experiences are filled with frustration, she soon discovers unexpected joy in her new surroundings, particularly through her interactions with her neighbor, Joey. The narrative delves into the complexities of friendship, highlighting the tension between loyalty to an old friend and the excitement of new connections. With 160 pages of relatable storytelling, this book is suitable for young readers interested in social themes and the dynamics of friendship.
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When eight-and-a-half-year-old Mallory McDonald’s parents tell her that they are moving, she’s mad—really mad! It’s not fair! How can they make her move away from Mary Ann, her best friend in the whole wide world? Who will she paint her toenails with, tell secrets to, and make scrapbooks with? When Mallory arrives at her new house on Wish Pond Road, things are terrible. Her room is too small and the girl next door is mean. But Joey lives next door, too. Even though he doesn’t paint his toes, he tells jokes, helps teach her cat to do tricks, and shows her how to skateboard. Mallory’s having so much fun she forgets the pact she made with Mary Ann never to make friends with a boy next door. But, when Mary Ann comes to visit, what will Mallory do? Will she have to choose between her best friend and her new friend?
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