Robin Mellom crafts engaging stories for young readers, often exploring the dynamics of school life and the relatable experiences of children and adolescents. Her writing is characterized by an accessible style that captures the authentic emotions and situations faced by her characters. Drawing from her background in education, she brings a deep understanding of the younger generation's world to her narratives. Mellom's books aim to entertain while also offering thoughtful insights.
Exploring the dynamics of middle grade friendship, this journal-style book features BFFs Olivia and Piper as they navigate their adventures together. Filled with charming illustrations, it serves as a delightful follow-up to The Pages Between Us, showcasing the authors' signature warmth and humor. Readers will enjoy the relatable experiences and the vibrant portrayal of friendship in this engaging narrative.
During the school day, fifth-grader Allie West is an outsider. Everyone knows the principal's kid might tattle to her mom! But after school, Allie is an insider. She's friendly with the janitor, knows the shortest routes around the building, and hangs out with the Afters, a group of misfits whose parents are teachers at their school. Although Allie secretly loves her insider life, she's sick of being an outsider—so she vows to join the Pentagon, the popular math team led by her ex–best friend. But can Allie change her status without betraying where she really belongs?
Told in letters, posters, blog posts, homework assignments, and more, The Pages Between Us is a totally fun, totally earnest snapshot of middle grade friendship—and what it truly means to be there for someone during the ups, downs, and everything in between.Piper and Olivia have been best friends since…well, forever. But they're distressed to find that their new middle school schedules aren't giving them enough together-time. Luckily, an idea sparks when Piper finds a cute, sparkly notebook to disguise as her "French Class" homework. It's genius—now the two BFFs can stick together all the time. And document their adventures—you know, for anthropology's sake.But as the two navigate the tricky new world of sixth grade, they realize that they may need to branch out more than they originally thought. Their notebook, once a life raft, begins to feel like a big responsibility. Can they grow up, without growing apart?