First published 2001
Clover and Serena sit side-by-side on the fence dividing their town. One white, one black, they gradually open up, sharing stories and dreams. But as the summer wears on, the world beyond the fence encroaches, testing their fragile bond. Can their newfound friendship survive the realities of a segregated 1970s America?
Genres: american-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, african-american, contemporary, social-issues
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, social-commentary
Setting: America, United States
Period: 1970s
32 pages · Hardcover · G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Content warnings: racism