Nikki and Deja: The Newsy News Newsletter (平装)
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品牌: Karen EnglishLaura Freeman
基本信息出版社:HOUGHTON MIFFLIN (2011年1月3日)丛书名:Nikki and Deja平装:96页正文语种:英语ISBN:0547406266条形码:9780547406268ASIN:0547406266
商品描述内容简介Newsy news is not just regular news. It's news that's interesting and exciting. Nikki and Deja know that there's plenty of newsy news happening on their block and at Carver Elementary, just waiting to be reported. Luckily, Nikki has her special pen and notepad, Deja has the use of Auntie Dee's computer, and they both have lots of ideas. Before long, theFulton Street Newsy News Newsletteris born. At first, everyone wants to read what the girls have written. But after just one issue, some unexpected problems arise. Will Nikki and Deja's plans to become celebrated journalists succeed?
Like the first two Nikki and Deja stories, this accessible chapter book shines with emotional depth and humor, perfectly capturing the complexities and joys of elementary school girls' friendships.
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