Lola and the Troll

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Author(s)	Connie Schultz
Illustrator(s)	Sandy Rodriguez
Age Group	4-8
Publisher	Razorbill
ISBN	978-0593527634
Year	2024

Lola is a happy kid who loves recess and her imaginary dog, Tank. There’s just one problem: the neighborhood kid who bullies. He hides behind a troll costume and says mean things to everyone who walks by, including Lola. Soon she starts wearing her hair differently, walking on her tippy toes to add a few extra inches to her height, and even putting cornstarch in her shoes because he said her feet stink! But when Lola’s mom takes her to her favorite place, The Bee’s Sneeze bookstore, the owner, Ms. Sneesby, reminds Lola that she loves her curly hair, her bright smile and her big eyes. And most importantly, Ms. Sneesby reminds Lola that she is brave.

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