Shirley and Jamila Save Their Summer

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By Gillian Goerz
Publisher Penguin
Shirley and Jamila Save Their Summer
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Description This middlegrade graphic novel for fans of Roller Girl and Smile introduces Jamila and Shirley, two unlikely friends who save each others summers while solving their neighborhoods biggest mysteries. Jamila Waheed is staring down a lonely summer in a new neighborhooduntil she meets Shirley Bones. Sure, Shirleys a little strange, but both girls need a new plan for the summer, and they might as well become friends. Then this kid Oliver shows up begging for Shirleys help. His pet gecko has disappeared, and hes sure it was stolen! Thats when Jamila discovers Shirleys secret Shes the neighborhoods best kid detective, and shes on the case. When Jamila discovers shes got some detective skills of her own, a crimesolving partnership is born. The mystery ...

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12914 words12,914 words
224 pages224 pages
Published 2020Published 2020

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9780525552857

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