About This Book
This chapter book follows twelve-year-old Hattie, who has just moved from Brooklyn to a small Massachusetts town. After successfully navigating the challenges of being the new kid and making a group of friends by sixth grade, her world is turned upside down when a local harvest festival jinx causes all her new friends to forget who she is. Hattie must draw on her inner strength and problem-solving skills to understand the magic, break the spell, and restore her friendships. It's a story that blends realistic themes of moving and friendship with a touch of magical realism, perfect for readers navigating new social situations and learning about resilience.
Twelve-year-old Hattie grew up in Brooklyn, so her family's move to a small town in Massachusetts required a lot of adjustments, but by the time sixth-grade starts she has several new friends--but when she somehow invokes the harvest festival jinx, suddenly none of her new friends even recognize her, and she must find a way to break the spell.
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Discussion Prompts
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How would you feel if your friends suddenly didn't recognize you?
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What steps would you take to try and break a magical jinx?
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How does Hattie show bravery and perseverance throughout the story?
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What are some challenges of moving to a new town and making new friends?
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