Remembers what it's like to be a preteen, caught between being a little Inner strength before they can wake to a new day. Research town lore, understand that there are consequences to theirĪctions, learn that friendships have their ups and downs, and find some Amanda and Leo (who is also stuck in time) must Of course, you've immediately seen the similarity to the movie Groundhog Day,īut Amanda's story is geared to young readers and incorporates someĭifferent themes. Will she ever figure out a way to get back in Saturday! To Amanda's confusion and fear, she's forced to live out herīirthday again and again. Night turns out to be a dud, Amanda can't wait to go to sleep and beginīut when she wakes up in the morning it's not To Leo's party instead of hers because his parents hired a band. Plus Amanda's worried that her friends will be going Her dad has a cold, she forgot her school lunch, and her big sister is The moment she wakes up, Amanda's birthday seems off to a rocky start: Until this year, they've always had a joint party. Last year, her best friend and birthday twin, Leoįitzpatrick, wasn't very nice to her, and Amanda has been avoiding himĮver since. Amanda was looking forward to her birthday party,Įven if this was going to be the first time she ever had her very ownĬelebration. This is a light and funny story about Amanda Ellerby'sĮleventh birthday. The first selection for October is 11 Birthdaysīy Wendy Mass.
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