Book description
Anxiety has always made Ava avoid the slightest risk, but plunging headfirst into danger might be just what she needs.
Dad hasn't even been dating his new girlfriend that long, so Ava is sure that nothing has to change in her life. That is, until the day after sixth grade…
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Ava and her dad have the kind of relationship that would have fascinated me at the age of twelve, because they get along great! Ava doesn’t remember her mother; it’s always been just her and her dad. When Dad introduces Ava to the Girlfriend, Ava’s anxiety disorder kicks in and she can’t stop her thoughts from spiraling into all the negative possibilities. I love the way Crocker uses humor to gently poke at some of Ava’s fears (killer ground squirrels!) while never belittling them and even offering tips on dealing with anxiety at the end of some chapters. This is…
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