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Nothing's Fair in Fifth Grade

Nothing's Fair in Fifth Grade

Children's BooksJuvenile
Pages
137
Published
1981
Language
English

Synopsis

When a new student joins Mrs. Hanson's fifth-grade class, her classmates are initially unwelcoming due to her weight and personal struggles. As they learn more about her home life, the students begin to understand and accept her. This story explores themes of empathy, friendship, and overcoming prejudice in a school setting.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

HeartwarmingEmotional
Coming of AgeFish Out of WaterRedemption Arc

Genres

Children's Books Juvenile

About the author

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Barthe DeClements

Barthe DeClements (1920–2019) was an American author of children's and young adult books, best known for her debut novel "Nothing's Fair in Fifth Grade" (1981). Born in Seattle, Washington, she worked as a teacher and school counselor before turning to writing, and drew on that experience in realistic novels about school life, family difficulty and self-esteem. Several of her books won state children's choice awards, including "Sixth Grade Can Really Kill You." She wrote linked novels featuring...

Characters

Elsie EdwardsProtagonist
Mrs. HansonSupporting
All characters in Nothing's Fair in Fifth Grade