Katie Crawford is anxious to be best friends with Renee, the talented new girl who has just moved into town. She's sure that everything--sledding, playing with dolls, even her birthday party--would be more fun if Renee were there. But what about Esther, who has always been Katie's loyal friend? And then there's Louis, whom Renee doesn't like, even though he can't help being mentally disabled. Friendship with Renee has its surprises, however, and even after Katie discovers Renee's secret, she still feels like the loneliest person in the world. Not until she begins work at the Center and gets to know Louis better does Katie understand enough to see each of her friends clearly. Drawing on her own experiences as a girl, author Susan Walley provides relevant fiction for girls ages 9 to 12. |
