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Frankie's mother is a journalist who travels for her job to cover breaking news. While her mom is away, Frankie decides to create her own news show. She enlists the help of her toys and cat, which is silly and cute. Then, just like her mom, Frankie investigates a breaking news story. Where is the crying in the house coming from? Frankie learns that even teenagers can miss their mom.

What I Liked: Frankie's mom is such a strong role model in the book. It showed her having a successful career and a family who supported her dreams. Even though it's fiction, the book does an excellent job of teaching young readers about journalism. The book has a larger font, which is commonly found in early chapter books, and bright-colored illustrations that keep readers engaged.

Frankie and Friends Breaking News is the perfect introduction to a chapter book.