{"product_id":"wedding-drama-paperback","title":"Wedding Drama - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKaren English\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLaura Freeman\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWedding drama brews when Nikki and Deja's beloved teacher announces her plans to be married!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMs. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis accessible chapter book series shines with emotional depth and humor, perfectly capturing the complexities and joys of elementary school girls' friendships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKaren English is a Coretta Scott King Honor Award-winning author who lives in Los Angeles, California. Her books about Nikki and Deja have been praised for their accessible writing, authentic characters, and satisfying story lines. \u003cbr\u003e Karen is a retired elementary school teacher who taught in urban neighborhoods for many years, and she wrote these stories with her students in mind. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaura Freeman has illustrated several books for children. Her artwork has also appeared in publications such as the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNew York\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. \u003cbr\u003e Laura grew up in New York City and now lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and two children. Her drawings for the Nikki and Deja books were inspired by her own childhood. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 7.4 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 19, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nikki \u0026amp; Deja: Wedding Drama\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42687952879679,"sku":"9780544003248","price":8.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/7f0be78987e5d6412ac68ecf0e19d7e9.webp?v=1764980373","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/wedding-drama-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}