The Friendship War by Andrew Clements
Published by Yearling Books on January 8th 2019
ISBN: 0399557628
Pages: 208
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Fads come and go, but what happens when all the hype challenges a long time friendship? Grace accidentally starts a fad of collecting and trading buttons that takes over her entire school, most of her life, and eventually reaches a breaking point with a long time friend, Ellie. Grace is a quirky, science-minded, borderline OCD with some hoarding tendencies kid who will resonate with many young readers, and students everywhere will connect with school fads and the difficulties of friendship dynamics. This is a fun, lighthearted read for 3-5 graders. Clements does not disappoint, per usual.

Reviewed by Jessie Trafton, Skidompha Library, Damariscotta, ME