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Overview
Arthur's wrong guess about the identity of the secret admirer sending him valentine messages leads to teasing by the other children, but clues in additional messages allow him to get his due.Arthur's new secret admirer is showering him with love notes--and making his life miserable! "A fun-filled addition to any collection."--School Library Journal. Full color.
Synopsis
Arthur has a secret admirer! Valentine's Day is just a few days away and Arthur can't figure out who is leaving him love notes. It might be Fern, but he hopes it's Sue Ellen. Or is it Buster playing pranks? He almost gives up, but at last his admirer is revealed, and it's the last person he expected—Francine!
Children's Literature
Arthur is getting valentines from a secret admirer--who can it be. He is teased by his classmates and is quite embarrassed. When his secret admirer sends him a ticket to join her at the movies, Arthur decides to turn the tables. He does get the last laugh. The book received many starred reviews and was an IRA-CBC Children's Choice in 1981. Kids who compare this book to the current Arthur stories will notice the change in the faces of all of the characters.