This brilliant, New York Times bestselling novel from the author of the Newbery Medal winner When You Reach Me explores multiple perspectives on the bonds and limits of friendship.
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Long ago, best friends Bridge, Emily, and Tab made a pact: no fighting. But it€s the start of seventh grade, and everything is changing. Emily€s new curves are attracting attention, and Tab is suddenly a member of the Human Rights Club. And then there€s Bridge. She€s started wearing cat ears and is the only one who€s still tempted to draw funny cartoons on her homework.
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It€s also the beginning of seventh grade for Sherm Russo. He wonders: what does it mean to fall for a girl€"as a friend?
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By the time Valentine€s Day approaches, the girls have begun to question the bonds€"and the limits€"of friendship. Can they grow up without growing apart?
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€œSensitively explores togetherness, aloneness, betrayal and love.€ €"The New York Times
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A Boston Globe€“Horn Book Honor Book for Fiction
Named a Best Book of the Year by The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, The Guardian, NPR, and more!