{"product_id":"9780061972164","title":"Ellen Tebbits","description":"\u003cp\u003eNewbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary brings her warm humor to this funny story of a girl readers will recognize—and love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis funny realistic friendship story captures the intensity of kids' emotions and is the second book beloved author Beverly Cleary published.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEllen Tebbits has an embarrassing secret that she'll never share with anyone. That is, until she meets Austine—and discovers that Austine has the exact same secret! Soon the girls are best friends who do everything to­gether—attending dance class, riding horses, and dodging pesky Otis Spofford, the neighborhood troublemaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut then Ellen does something terrible . . . and now Austine isn't speaking to her. Ellen desperately wants her best friend back. How can she show Austine how sorry she is?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEllen Tebbits is a funny school and friendship story that stands the test of time—perfect for independent reading for second and third graders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaking New Friends:\u003c\/b\u003e Ellen thinks she’s the only girl in the world with her embarrassing secret... until she meets Austine. A funny, heartwarming story of how a shared secret can spark a brand-new friendship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFunny School Stories:\u003c\/b\u003e From dance class mishaps to dodging the neighborhood pest, Otis Spofford, every chapter is filled with the realistic and humorous ups and downs of third-grade life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFriendship Break-Ups and Make-Ups:\u003c\/b\u003e When Ellen makes a terrible mistake, she and Austine stop speaking. This timeless story gently explores the tough feelings of a fight and the courage it takes to say you're sorry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Timeless Children's Classic:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for young independent readers, this beloved book from Newbery Medal-winner Beverly Cleary has been a favorite for generations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beverly Cleary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47101810901141,"sku":"9780061972164","price":6.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780061972164.png?v=1777422844","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780061972164","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}