By Lana Button Suharu Ogawa

Orca

February 11, 2025

Fiction

Novel

ThemesEmotions & Social AwarenessFamily & FriendshipInclusion & Diversity

Age / Grade 6-8 / Grades 1-3 Early Reader

Brianna Banana can’t seem to make friends. Yes, she can be impulsive and distracted, and sometimes she loses her temper, but Brianna is sure these troubles will disappear once she’s chosen to be classroom helper. When the new girl is picked instead, Brianna prepares for another disappointing day. But maybe friendship is just around the corner.