#4 Happy Birthday, Mallory!

As Mallory McDonald approaches her 9th birthday, she hopes to celebrate a year filled with challenges, including moving and adjusting to a new school. Determined to make her birthday month special, she meticulously plans festivities. However, when things start to go awry, Mallory worries that her new age may bring just as many difficulties as the last. The story explores her journey of navigating expectations and finding joy amidst setbacks, highlighting themes of resilience and the complexities of growing up.