JoJo hopes for the best when she and her mother move to a new town after her father's death. But girls she wants to befriend treat her with unkindness at the new school. Loneliness and dirty tricks drag her into a pool of grief and depression.Each chapter begins with a saying of JoJo's dad. These and her willingness to confide in and ask advice of others worthy of respect provide stepping stones through a worsening situation. Ultimately, JoJo's decision to live her Christian faith enables her to call on God during a scary encounter. Violet Barkley thinks any student can walk in on a bad idea in motion. It's best for families to talk through issues ahead of time. And faith in Jesus makes all the difference.
JoJo hopes for the best when she and her mother move to a new town after her father's death. But girls she wants to befriend treat her with unkindness at the new school. Loneliness and dirty tricks drag her into a pool of grief and depression.Each chapter begins with a saying of JoJo's dad. These and her willingness to confide in and ask advice of others worthy of respect provide stepping stones through a worsening situation. Ultimately, JoJo's decision to live her Christian faith enables her to call on God during a scary encounter. Violet Barkley thinks any student can walk in on a bad idea in motion. It's best for families to talk through issues ahead of time. And faith in Jesus makes all the difference.
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