Dear Sweet Pea
Dear Sweet Pea by Julie Murphy is an illustrated middle grade novel published by HarperCollins on October 1, 2019. This engaging story follows Patricia “Sweet Pea” DiMarco as she navigates the complexities of her parents’ divorce, which leads them to live in nearly identical houses on the same street. As Sweet Pea adjusts to her new reality, she grapples with the challenges of dividing her time between two homes and dealing with the emotional fallout at school, particularly with her ex-best friend, Kiera.
In this narrative, readers will find themes of friendship, self-esteem, and the emotional struggles that accompany significant life changes. Sweet Pea’s journey is enriched by her new best friend, Oscar, and her beloved cat, Cheese, who provide support during this tumultuous time. When an unexpected opportunity arises involving her neighbor, Miss Flora Mae, and her advice column, Sweet Pea’s decisions spark a series of events that impact her life and those around her. With 288 pages, this book offers a thoughtful exploration of emotions and relationships, making it a relatable read for young audiences.
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The first middle grade novel from Julie Murphy, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin’ (now a popular Netflix film), is a funny, heartwarming story perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead, Ali Benjamin, and Holly Goldberg Sloan. Four starred reviews!
Patricia “Sweet Pea” DiMarco wasn’t sure what to expect when her parents announced they were getting a divorce. She never could have imagined that they would have the “brilliant” idea of living in nearly identical houses on the same street. In the one house between them lives their eccentric neighbor Miss Flora Mae, the famed local advice columnist behind “Miss Flora Mae I”
Dividing her time between two homes is not easy. And it doesn’t help that at school, Sweet Pea is now sitting right next to her ex-best friend, Kiera, a daily reminder of the friendship that once was. Things might be unbearable if Sweet Pea didn’t have Oscar–her new best friend–and her fifteen-pound cat, Cheese.
Then one day Flora leaves for a trip and asks Sweet Pea to forward her the letters for the column. And Sweet Pea happens to recognize the handwriting on one of the envelopes.
What she decides to do with that letter sets off a chain of events that will forever change the lives of Sweet Pea DiMarco, her family, and many of the readers of “Miss Flora Mae I”
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