Chrysanthemum
Kevin Henkes
4.32 · 33 ratings · Published: 16 Sep 1991
Chrysanthemum thinks her name is absolutely perfect—until her first day of school. "You're named after a flower!" teases Victoria.
"Let's smell her," says Jo.
Chrysanthemum wilts. What will it take to make her blossom again?
Supports the Common Core State Standards
- fantasy 4
- animals 3
- family 3
- children 3
- classics 3
- bullying 3
- friendship 2
- funny 2
- realistic 2
- contemporary 2
- protagonists of colour 2
- female mc 1
- coming of age 1
- anthropomorphism 1
- action / adventure 1
- non-human/xenofiction 1
- Add topics
- content warnings
- mental illness 2