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Eleven-year-old Sophie Turner attends an all-girls private school in Manhattan. When Sophie’s family falls apart and her best friend rejects her for a faster crowd, Sophie’s only source of comfort is the distant voice of her school-assigned pen pal, Katie.

Eleven-year-old Katie Franklin lives in California. She is thrilled to be spearheading a charity project with her best friend, Jake—but when Jake starts paying attention to another girl, a jealous and misunderstood Katie is left with one friend she can confide in—her pen pal, Sophie.

This realistic, gentle novel is a testament to the enduring power of friendship—even from miles away.

About The Author

Photograph © Joel Sheinmel

Courtney Sheinmel is the author of over a dozen books for kids and teens. She lives in New York City.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (June 8, 2010)
  • Length: 400 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781442406643
  • Grades: 3 - 7
  • Ages: 8 - 12
  • Lexile ® 710 The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®

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"An affecting portrayal of family and friendships in flux, and of the heroines’ burgeoning self-knowledge and confidence."--Publishers Weekly

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