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New School, New Me! (The Totally Secret Diary of Dani D. #1)

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Dani is 11 and she writes a diary when she has to move and start a new school.

She tells a lie to try and fit in.

She really was not in drama club before but she wanted to fit in and make friends a little easier by telling that fib.

It works out and she makes friends and this was a really cute book that many girls will enjoy.

It was similar to the diary of a wimpy kid series but for girls.

A really cute fast and fun way to spend a little while reading someone else's fictional diary.

This book is first in a series and girls will want to pick up the rest of the series for sure.

Recommended to girls or people who like girl stories or diaries.


3 1/2*****

my thanks to NetGalley, West 44 Books, and the author for the e arc in exchange for an honest review.

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This was an adorable easy read! It shows young people how to adjust to new schools and that making friends isn’t too hard. The character in this book was adorable and I loved reading the book

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New School, New Me! (The Totally Secret Diary of Dani D. #1)

by J. M. Klein

West 44 Books

Middle Grade , Teens & YA

Pub Date 01 Oct 2018

I am reviewing a copy of New School, New Me through West 44 Books and Netgalley:

Dani is eleven her parents have just separated and she finds herself having to move to a new town and has to attend a new school.

Dani now lives with her Grandparents who are grumpy since she and her Mom moved in. She pretends that she was in a drama club at her old school and attracts new cool friends but can she keep up with the lies? Or will her secrets be revealed?

I give New School, New Me five out of five stars!

Happy Reading

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This book was quite sweet and teaches a strong moral. It would be great for kids 11 and under and had quite a cute plot! Considering, the age range it is aimed at, I think this is a pretty good book and would be fun and interesting for kids to read! I was initially quite surprised that it was only 32 pages but i think the story is told quite well despite the length- it was short for me but I think it would be ideal for younger kids! The story isn't too unique but the way it was told made it quite fun. Enjoyable if you enjoy books in the form of a diary!

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Really cute book for young girls. It's in the diary style like diary of a wimpy kid. My daughter really enjoyed it as we read it together and looked at the illustrations. If you like diary of a wimpy kid or dork diaries, this is a book you will love.

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This is a simple and friendly book for kids in middle school. I'd give it 5 stars since the target audience is preteens or kids who go through a tough time making new friends. It somehow still applies to us all since it teaches not to lie just to impress others. It only has 32 pages, perfect for kids and preteens! Maybe even perfect for bedtime stories!

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