The first middle grade novel from Julie Murphy, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin’ (now a popular Netflix film), is a funny, heartwarming story perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead, Ali Benjamin, and Holly Goldberg Sloan. Four starred reviews! Patricia “Sweet Pea” DiMarco wasn’t sure what to expect when her parents announced they were getting a divorce. She never could have imagined that they would have the “brilliant” idea of living in nearly identical houses on the same street. In the one house between them lives their eccentric neighbor Miss Flora Mae, the famed local advice columnist behind “Miss Flora Mae I?” Dividing her time between two homes is not easy. And it doesn’t help that at school, Sweet Pea is now sitting right next to her ex–best friend, Kiera, a daily reminder of the friendship that once was. Things might be unbearable if Sweet Pea didn’t have Oscar—her new best friend—and her fifteen-pound cat, Cheese. Then one day Flora leaves for a trip and asks Sweet Pea to forward her the letters for the column. And Sweet Pea happens to recognize the handwriting on one of the envelopes. What she decides to do with that letter sets off a chain of events that will forever change the lives of Sweet Pea DiMarco, her family, and many of the readers of “Miss Flora Mae I?” Praise for RAMONA BLUE: “A must-have work that will resonate with teens” - School Library Journal Praise for PUDDIN’: “This companion to the very popular Dumplin’ introduces more memorable characters for whom readers can’t help but cheer.” - School Library Journal Praise for PUDDIN’: “Julie Murphy has created the platonic love story of a lifetime. I am wildly in love with Puddin’.” - Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of Leah on the Offbeat and Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Praise for PUDDIN’: “Murphy’s plot brims with unlikely friendships, irresistible romance, fabulous fat acceptance, and a kick-ass ending. Buoying.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Praise for PUDDIN’: “Texans and non-Texans alike will appreciate getting to know two strong-minded Lone Star girls.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Murphy creates a wonderfully realistic portrait of tween life in her first middle-grade novel…. Sweet Pea is a treasure of a protagonist.”   - ALA Booklist (starred review) “ Dear Sweet Pea is a truly irresistible story about a family in flux, brimming with humor and heart.” - Rebecca Stead, Newbery Award-winning author of When You Reach Me “Full of cringe-worthy but funny seventh grade moments… [there’s also] plenty of room for more serious reflection about the people around her in her small Texas town, a cast diverse in ethnicity, sexual orientation, and body size as well as in attitudes.” - Horn Book Magazine "Murphy succeeds yet again at crafting a touching, quotable coming-of-age story, this time exploring divorce, shifting friendships, crushes, queerness, and much more."  - School Library Journal (starred review) “Successfully handles tough topics with humor.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books Praise for SIDE EFFECTS MAY VARY: “A funny and touching novel about a strong-willed heroine who finds facing death simple, but facing life heart-wrenchingly complicated. A real original.” - Jennifer Echols author of Going Too Far Praise for SIDE EFFECTS MAY VARY: “A tale of unlikely romance, impossible obstacles, and mortality, this book is a must-read.” - Teen Vogue Praise for SIDE EFFECTS MAY VARY: “It’s equal parts fun, cringe-worthy, and totally fearless!” - Seventeen Praise for SIDE EFFECTS MAY VARY: “An unexpected twist on the typical cancer story.” - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) “Endearing and funny… An excellent blend of eccentricity, humor, genuine sweetness, and mild drama.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “With gentle humor, ageless wisdom, and charming, genuine characters who represent a diversity of experiences, Murphy’s novel offers all the emotional highs and lows of pitch-perfect middle grade.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review) Praise for DUMPLIN’: “Heart-felt and inspirational, Dumplin’ will win readers over with her snarky humor and introspective view of growing up a big girl in a small town. You’ll want her to take the cake, the crown, and the boy!” - Jen Bigheart, Outreach Supervisor, Westbank Community Libraries Praise for SIDE EFFECTS MAY VARY: “Honest and unflinching, this is a compelling story of one teen’s struggle with cancer, love, and living. A worthwhile addition.” - School Library Journal Praise for SIDE EFFECTS MAY VARY: “Readers will turn the last page wanting to know where the next chapter leads.” - Kirkus Reviews Praise for SIDE EFFECTS MAY VARY: “Alice and Harvey’s relationship is raw, honest, moving, and unapologetic in its depiction of their individual, and collective, pain.” - Booklist Praise for SIDE EF