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By Holly Goldberg Sloan
Publisher Scholastic UK
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Julia is very short for her age, but by the end of the summer shell realize how big she is inside, where it counts. This is the summer she gets cast as a munchkin in a production of The Wizard of Oz. She hasnt ever thought of herself as a performer, but as Julia becomes friendly with the poised and wise Olive an adult with dwarfism who doesnt let her size define her and with a deeply artistic neighbour named Mrs. Chang, she finds that she may not be as tall as everyone else, but she more than deserves to hold her head high.

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64693 words64,693 words
300 pages300 pages
Lexile 810LLexile 810L
Grade 3 to 7Grade 3 to 7
Age 8-12Age 8-12
Published 2017Published 2017

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Hear it generous Hear it accent Hear it minor Hear it residential Hear it negative Hear it cone Hear it uncover Hear it reverse Hear it chorus Hear it drama Hear it profession Hear it tackle Hear it formula Hear it elastic Hear it spiral Hear it tingle Hear it stationery Hear it potential Hear it spicy Hear it link Hear it concussion Hear it gravy Hear it cork Hear it bulb Hear it bond Hear it formal Hear it drain Hear it blouse Hear it sore Hear it scramble Hear it invisible Hear it harness Hear it qualify Hear it rehearse Hear it complex Hear it limb Hear it concentrate Hear it evacuate Hear it construct Hear it technical Hear it quote Hear it brass Hear it disturb Hear it current Hear it thesis Hear it rare Hear it fantasy Hear it chalk Hear it critic Hear it commitment Hear it cruise Hear it associate Hear it examine Hear it cane Hear it itch Hear it whack Hear it appropriate Hear it crunch Hear it stylish Hear it foam Hear it pebble Hear it peasant Hear it blurt Hear it resort Hear it haul Hear it extend Hear it walnut Hear it fee Hear it tangle Hear it strict Hear it fate Hear it discrimination Hear it peach Hear it braid Hear it pure Hear it vest Hear it lollipop Hear it panel Hear it procedure Hear it further Hear it decent Hear it flamingo Hear it competitive Hear it mental Hear it honk Hear it duct Hear it scribble Hear it reserve Hear it appointment Hear it teacup Hear it temporary Hear it rig Hear it hygiene Hear it robe Hear it kin Hear it pigeon Hear it firm Hear it loan Hear it obvious Hear it bouquet
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Hear it discount Hear it residential Hear it practitioner Hear it chorus Hear it assess Hear it drama Hear it flexible Hear it elastic Hear it initiator Hear it bitter Hear it stationery Hear it spicy Hear it forge Hear it bond Hear it anchor Hear it unprofessional Hear it terrier Hear it harness Hear it cue Hear it initiative Hear it rehearse Hear it deputize Hear it mint Hear it technical Hear it timeless Hear it emerald Hear it suspension Hear it bias Hear it costuming Hear it thesis Hear it slogan Hear it hitch Hear it stencil Hear it whiney Hear it critic Hear it depot Hear it coroner Hear it ungrateful Hear it inventory Hear it stallion Hear it coccyx Hear it relish Hear it helpfulness Hear it gargle Hear it eliminate Hear it exaggerator Hear it mimic Hear it stylish Hear it foam Hear it meringue Hear it midcentury Hear it reheat Hear it vocal Hear it scrapbook Hear it peasant Hear it snoop Hear it internship Hear it waterfowl Hear it fondue Hear it cantaloupe Hear it sanitary Hear it woodworker Hear it walnut Hear it matchbook Hear it visual Hear it pun Hear it aloof Hear it sterile Hear it astrology Hear it resume Hear it lullaby Hear it catwalk Hear it peach Hear it upholstery Hear it macular Hear it lollipop Hear it troupe Hear it elaborate Hear it unfashionable Hear it reassemble Hear it cartwheel Hear it breadbasket Hear it obituary Hear it jambalaya Hear it festive Hear it activist Hear it decent Hear it enunciation Hear it rewind Hear it flamingo Hear it choreography Hear it duct Hear it harp Hear it stretchy Hear it duration Hear it inappropriate Hear it scribble Hear it clingy Hear it ovation Hear it deceleration
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9781407178943

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