Friendship saga of growing up and facing loss, guilt, loyalty, family, career, and personal issues. There were some very powerful themes developed in insightful ways. The characters grew and developed during the story, and I could relate to a lot of their struggles. This was the second book that Sandra Kring wrote featuring these 2 female friends.

Should be required reading for all Jr. High/High School students. Also reminds everyone that kindness is always appropriate.

Well written first novel which provides for lively and informative discussion.

historical fiction with an interesting story. It showed how war affects everyone, even those not in the war zone. I had never heard that the USA kept German prisoners of war in barracks in many cities and they worked in factories, orchards, cannaries, etc. during the war.