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Absolutely Alfie and the First Week Friends by Sally Warner

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Absolutely Alfie and the First Week Friends

By Sally Warner
Illustrated by Shearry Malone

By Sally Warner
Illustrated by Shearry Malone

By Sally Warner
Illustrated by Shearry Malone

By Sally Warner
Illustrated by Shearry Malone

By Sally Warner
Illustrated by Shearry Malone

By Sally Warner
Illustrated by Shearry Malone

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Aug 29, 2017 | 144 Pages | 6-8 years

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    About Absolutely Alfie and the First Week Friends

    Alfie Jakes is starting second grade in the follow-up to Alfie Jakes and the Furry, Purry Secret, perfect for fans of the Judy Moody books! 


    Alfie Jakes’s summer was better than she expected. Even though her best friend Lulu was away on vacation, she found a new friend in her next door neighbor, Hanni. Hanni even let her take home a kitten! Now that second grade is about to start and Lulu is back in town, Alfie is worried. All she wants is for her trio to be first week friends, but what if Lulu and Hanni don’t get along? Her secret first week, second grade wish is for them to become friends. What if Alfie’s wish comes true–but with a twist she didn’t see coming??

    About Absolutely Alfie and the First Week Friends

    Alfie Jakes is starting second grade in the follow-up to Alfie Jakes and the Furry, Purry Secret, perfect for fans of the Judy Moody books! 


    Alfie Jakes’s summer was better than she expected. Even though her best friend Lulu was away on vacation, she found a new friend in her next door neighbor, Hanni. Hanni even let her take home a kitten! Now that second grade is about to start and Lulu is back in town, Alfie is worried. All she wants is for her trio to be first week friends, but what if Lulu and Hanni don’t get along? Her secret first week, second grade wish is for them to become friends. What if Alfie’s wish comes true–but with a twist she didn’t see coming??

    About Absolutely Alfie and the First Week Friends

    Alfie Jakes is starting second grade in the follow-up to Alfie Jakes and the Furry, Purry Secret, perfect for fans of the Judy Moody books! 


    Alfie Jakes’s summer was better than she expected. Even though her best friend Lulu was away on vacation, she found a new friend in her next door neighbor, Hanni. Hanni even let her take home a kitten! Now that second grade is about to start and Lulu is back in town, Alfie is worried. All she wants is for her trio to be first week friends, but what if Lulu and Hanni don’t get along? Her secret first week, second grade wish is for them to become friends. What if Alfie’s wish comes true–but with a twist she didn’t see coming??

    Also by Sally Warner

    Absolutely Alfie and the Furry, Purry Secret
    EllRay Jakes Stands Tall
    EllRay Jakes the Recess King!
    EllRay Jakes Rocks the Holidays!
    EllRay Jakes Is Magic
    See all books by Sally Warner

    Also by Sally Warner

    Absolutely Alfie and the Furry, Purry Secret
    EllRay Jakes Stands Tall
    EllRay Jakes the Recess King!
    EllRay Jakes Rocks the Holidays!
    EllRay Jakes Is Magic
    See all books by Sally Warner

    Also by Sally Warner

    Absolutely Alfie and the Furry, Purry Secret
    EllRay Jakes Stands Tall
    EllRay Jakes the Recess King!
    EllRay Jakes Rocks the Holidays!
    EllRay Jakes Is Magic
    See all books by Sally Warner

    About Sally Warner

    “For me, completing a novel is like putting the last piece of a puzzle into place. What could be more rewarding?”—Sally WarnerSally Warner lives in Pasadena, California. She also spends time at the beach and on a farm in the… More about Sally Warner

    About Sally Warner

    “For me, completing a novel is like putting the last piece of a puzzle into place. What could be more rewarding?”—Sally WarnerSally Warner lives in Pasadena, California. She also spends time at the beach and on a farm in the… More about Sally Warner

    About Sally Warner

    “For me, completing a novel is like putting the last piece of a puzzle into place. What could be more rewarding?”—Sally WarnerSally Warner lives in Pasadena, California. She also spends time at the beach and on a farm in the… More about Sally Warner

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Chapter Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $5.99
    Published by Puffin Books
    Aug 29, 2017 | 144 Pages | 5-1/16 x 7-3/4 | 6-8 years | ISBN 9781101999912

    Category: Children’s Chapter Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $14.99
    Published by Viking Books for Young Readers
    Aug 29, 2017 | 144 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | 6-8 years | ISBN 9781101999899

    Category: Children’s Chapter Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $5.99
    Published by Viking Books for Young Readers
    Aug 29, 2017 | 144 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | 6-8 years | ISBN 9781101999905

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    Praise

    Praise for the Absolutely Alfie books:

    “A sunny narrative reminiscent of the Junie B. Jones books but more sophisticated…Authentic and appealing….” –Booklist on Absolutely Alfie & the Furry, Purry Secret


    Praise for the EllRay Jakes Series by Sally Warner
    “A lively series . . . clever plotting . . . ingenious narration.” —Publishers Weekly

    “Ideal for reluctant readers.” —Booklist

    “Warner is a dead-on observer of playground politics, and has a great ear for dialogue.”–School Library Journal

    “Young readers can identify with EllRay, who is neither a bad seed nor a goody-two-shoes; he and his sense of humor are just right.” —Kirkus Reviews

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