"Sahara Special" is a children's novel written by Esmé Raji Codell and published in 2003. The story follows a fifth-grade girl named Sahara who is struggling to fit in at school and feels like an outsider in her own family. She finds solace in her love of writing and her imagination, which allows her to create rich fantasy worlds that help her escape from her problems. With the encouragement of her teacher and her new friends, Sahara begins to gain confidence in herself and her abilities. Along the way, she learns valuable lessons about the power of friendship, the importance of self-expression, and the beauty of being different. The novel explores themes of identity, creativity, and the challenges of growing up in a world that can be both magical and harsh.
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