![]() ![]() The author reflects on her life from the vantage point of adulthood, displaying a mature awareness of her own flaws and an understanding of the behavior of unsympathetic kids such as Wendy and Jenny, and her accessible writing and hopeful tone will speak to readers. There’s trouble at home, too: middle child Shannon often feels lost and is bullied by older sister Wendy. ![]() In over her head, Shannon copes with feelings of inadequacy as she compares herself to pretty and seemingly perfect ringleader Jen, as well as resentment and intense anxiety as callous Jenny throws barbs her way. When Adrienne returns, Shannon is thrilled-until Adrienne joins a clique. Young Shannon meets her BFF Adrienne in kindergarten, and the two bond until Adrienne moves away. Hale revisits her elementary school years in this insightful exploration of the ups and downs of friendship. ![]()
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