Jessica

On the first day of kindergarten, can Ruthie find a new friend?

Jessica has a friend only she can see: Jessica. "There is no Jessica," said Ruthie's parents. But of course there was.

She ate with Ruthie, played with Ruthie, and was sorry when Ruthie was bad. When it came time for Ruthie to go to school, Jessica went with her. Her parents hoped Ruthie would find a friend at school who would replace Jessica. They were in for a (happy) surprise!

"Ruthie's empowering is one that is one that every small child can understand and celebrate." (The Horn Book starred review)

"Totally satisfying." (School Library Journal starred review)

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Published: 03/20/1989
ISBN: 9780688078294
Pages: 24
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 9.10h x 7.80w x 0.40d

Review Citations: Booklist 03/01/1992 pg. 1289
Publishers Weekly 01/13/1989
School Library Journal 07/01/1989

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 66428 / Jessica
Reading Level: 2.6 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5