About This Book
This realistic chapter book explores the common and often painful experience of changing friendships through the eyes of twelve-year-old Fran. Returning from summer vacation, Fran expects to pick up right where she left off with her best friend Sarah, but finds Sarah deeply engrossed in a new friendship. The narrative gently delves into Fran's feelings of loneliness, jealousy, and confusion as she tries to understand what happened and how to navigate this new social dynamic. It's a relatable story for pre-teens grappling with the evolving nature of friendships and learning to cope with feeling left out.
After a summer spent away in Connecticut, twelve-year-old Fran looks forward to resuming her usual activities with her best friend Sarah, but Sarah has a new friend that seems to claim all her time and attention.
Discussion Prompts
1
How do you think Fran felt when she realized Sarah had a new best friend?
2
Have you ever felt left out, or had a friendship change? How did you handle it?
3
What advice would you give Fran about dealing with her feelings?
4
What could Sarah have done differently to include Fran?
5
How can you make new friends while still valuing old ones?
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