Marcia’s Postcard series books are suitable for 3rd-6th grade readers.
Becca Williams is bored. Bored with school, with bullies, with her grandmother running her life and life in Iowa City until an unexpected postcard comes from her aunt n Africa. Becca decides to join the fight against malaria in Africa. Can Becca save lives and change her own at the same time?
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Postcards from Me
Eleven-year-old Becca Williams is feeling down after successfully organizing a 5K race, described in Mosquito Madness. She is told that she has to travel with her Aunt Abby during her summer break, making her uneasy and angry. Before they even start their journey, Becca takes a dangerous dare with serious consequences. The girl messes up an important homework assignment and fights with good friends. Once on the journey, she experiences more emotional turbulence before getting caught in a real storm. Through it all, Becca is supported by friends and family, old and new, and she learns the importance of staying connected to people, far and near.
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While Becca is traveling through Nebraska, her friends are on their own trip. One of their dreams is to become a big star in Hollywood but other dreams enter into their working together to make music. While making the music, they compassion for each other.
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Marcia Canter 