Because of the Rabbit
by Cynthia Lord
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Newbery Honor-winning author Cynthia Lord has written a sensitive and accessible book about the challenges of fitting in when you know you're a little different.<p></p><p><b><i>Because of the Rabbit </i>joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!</b></p><p></p><p>On the last night of summer, Emma tags along with her game warden father on a routine call. They're supposed to rescue a wild rabbit from a picket fence, but instead they find a little bunny. Emma convinces her father to bring him home for the night.</p><p>The next day, Emma starts public school for the very first time after years of being homeschooled. More than anything, Emma wants to make a best friend in school.</p><p>But things don't go as planned. On the first day of school, she's paired with a boy named Jack for a project. He can't stay on topic, he speaks out of turn, and he's obsessed with animals. Jack doesn't fit in, and Emma's worried he'll make her stand out.</p><p>Emma and Jack bond over her rescue rabbit. But will their new friendship keep Emma from finding the new best friend she's meant to have?</p><p>Newbery Honor-winning author Cynthia Lord has written a beautiful and sensitive book about being different and staying true to yourself.</p>
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