by Jean Little
First published 1971
Franny Davis sits in her Greenwich Village classroom, watching her best friend struggle with the same kinds of problems that keep her awake at night. At eleven, Franny already knows that families can be complicated and that school brings its own set of challenges. She and her closest friend share their troubles, finding comfort in knowing they're not alone in their struggles. The streets of New York's Greenwich Village form the backdrop as Franny learns what it means to be a true friend when life gets difficult. Through moments both funny and serious, she discovers that the best friendships are built on honesty about the hard parts of growing up. This story captures the real texture of childhood, where small victories matter and having someone who understands makes all the difference.
Genres: family-life, american-fiction, friendship, coming-of-age, adolescence
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, friends-to-lovers
Setting: Greenwich Village, New York
Period: 20th-century
182 pages · Hardcover · Perfection Learning