{"product_id":"top-secret-anniversary-a-branches-book-the-party-diaries-3-isbn-9781338799903","title":"Top Secret Anniversary: A Branches Book (The Party Diaries #3)","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn the third installment of this full-color early chapter book series, Priya plans a top-secret anniversary party and helps save manatees!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePick a book. Grow a Reader!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis series is part of Scholastic’s early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePriya’s mom wants to surprise Priya’s dad with an anniversary party. So Priya gets right to work, making party plans and crafting DIY decorations with help from her best friend Melissa. But Priya finds it hard to keep a secret inside her own house, especially with her dad always being curious about EVERYTHING. Can Priya keep her dad from spoiling the surprise AND make it her parents’ best anniversary ever?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith color-coded speech bubbles, an engaging diary format, plenty of humor, and vibrant artwork on every page, this series is perfect for newly independent readers! There's even a fun DIY activity at the back of the book, encouraging kids to make their own decorative cardboard hearts at home!\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eAwesome Orange Birthday\u003c\/i\u003e (The Party Diaries #1):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This series debut aimed at newly independent readers provides short, colorful, diary-style entries with a sweet central character. Strongly recommended.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Priya is a well-rounded, nuanced protagonist whose enthusiasm and anxiety will resonate with readers, and the narrative, peppered with bright images, is fast-moving... A layered, upbeat tale starring a determined, relatable protagonist.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Priya's infectious enthusiasm shines through the diary format... This series opener gets an enjoyable party started for beginning readers.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eArchie Celebrates Diwali\u003c\/i\u003e by Mitali Banerjee Ruths:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This sweet picture book about sharing Diwali will ring true in many households.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A reassuring portrayal of childhood anxieties.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | Mitali Banerjee Ruths grew up in Houston, Texas, and dreamed of becoming an astronaut someday. She has worked as a babysitter, an ice cream seller, and a medical doctor. She is the author of the picture book \u003ci\u003eArchie Celebrates Diwali\u003c\/i\u003e, the Scholastic Branches early chapter book series The Party Diaries, and the Scholastic Acorn early reader series The Inside Scouts. Mitali lives in Canada with her husband, three kids, and their dog, Tux.     \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAaliya Jaleel is a freelance illustrator, designer, and visual development artist. She is a graduate of the University of Texas at Dallas with a BA in Arts \u0026amp; Technology. She is the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eMaryam’s Magic: The Story of Mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani, Under My Hijab\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMuslim Girls Rise\u003c\/i\u003e, and the Scholastic Branches series The Party Diaries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scholastic Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46552224104677,"sku":"NP9781338799903","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/a4b242c5-9577-4d87-9dea-af5f010997ec.jpg?v=1765399118","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/top-secret-anniversary-a-branches-book-the-party-diaries-3-isbn-9781338799903","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}