''Because of Anya'' is a children's novel by

Margaret Peterson Haddix Margaret Peterson Haddix (born April 9, 1964) is an American writer known best for the two children's series, ''Shadow Children'' (1998–2006) and ''The Missing'' (2008–2015). She also wrote the tenth volume in the multiple-author series '' ...

first published on November 1, 2002. The novel is about a ten-year-old girl with

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, her difficulties in school, and the importance of friendship.

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2002 American novels American children's novels Novels set in elementary and primary schools 2002 children's books Novels by Margaret Peterson Haddix Children's books set in schools {{2000s-child-novel-stub