Written and Illustrated by Gale Galligan
Ollie’s dad has a job where he moves around a lot. Ollie doesn’t worry about making friends or making an impression. Then something embarrassing happens at a school where her parents tell her they are staying and not moving again. Ollie needs to figure out how to make friends and be her true self. I liked this book and would maybe recommend, but the characters were confusing. I did like the challenges and all of the plot lines.
Reviewed by Jennica Minson, Student, Fox Hills Elementary
Review shared in January 2026
Rating: ★★★½✩ (3.5 stars)
Interest Level: Grades 3-6
Fresh Start
Written and Illustrated by Gale Galligan, Colors by K Czap
Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic
270 pages
Release Date: January 7, 2025
ISBN: 978-1-33804-586-4
A review copy was provided by the publisher.
