Trouble in the Barkers' Class

Tomie dePaola. G. P. Putnam's Sons, $14.99 (32pp) ISBN 978-0-399-24164-2

The Barker Twins are back in Tomie dePaola's Trouble in the Barkers' Class. Morgie and Moffie and their classmates welcome new student Carole Anne, until it turns out she's mean to everyone-especially Morgie. The children try cutting Carole Anne out of their fun until Morgie discovers she's just lonely and scared and finds a way to be her friend.

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