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Struggling with reading, Maple Mehta-Cohen cleverly conceals her difficulties while embracing her love for storytelling and her unique identity as a half-Indian, half-Jewish girl. After being held back in fifth grade, she fabricates a story about being a teacher's assistant to maintain her friendships. As she confronts her challenges and the fear of losing her peers, Maple's journey explores themes of self-acceptance and resilience. This heartwarming tale resonates with anyone who has felt different or faced obstacles in school and friendships.