Written by Carter Higgins and Illustrated by Jennifer K. Mann
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"An instant companion for Ivy & Bean and Clementine, this sweet series-starter holds plenty of promise." —Booklist
“A natural fit for fans of odd-couple friendship stories like Ivy Bean and funny school stories like Jo Jo Makoons, this series starter promises double the fun.” —Shelf Awareness
“This delightful tale of friendship struggles and the uncertainties of school shines with humor and spirit . . . A great addition to libraries where memorable girls like ‘Ivy + Bean,’ and ‘Judy Moody’ are popular.” —School Library Journal
“The Audreys make a winsome pair, and Higgins’s empathic approach to storytelling promises more gentle hijinks as they navigate school and friendship.” —Publishers Weekly
“ Audrey L’s struggles to establish herself within the chaotic social hierarchies of elementary school are endearingly authentic. Funny and engaging.” —Kirkus Reviews
"Higgins has a keen ear for both the chaos of elementary school classrooms and the turbulent inner lives of elementary aged kids . . . The text is simple and direct but often steeped in the sensorial, effectively conveying Audrey L's emotions . . . Black and white illustrations recall Quentin Blake’s scratchy pencilwork muted with dappling shades of gray. Readers who've outgrown the first-grade escapades of Green's [Princess Posey and the First Grade Parade] but aren't quite ready for English's Carver Chronicles . . . will find their sweet spot with this easy reader." —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books