Friends
No. of pages 176
Published: 2005
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In "Friends" by Cathy Hirano, the story explores the themes of friendship, cultural differences, and self-discovery through the eyes of a young girl navigating the complexities of social dynamics. As she embarks on a new school year, she grapples with making new friends while holding onto her existing ones. The narrative delves into the joys and challenges of childhood relationships, highlighting the importance of empathy and understanding in fostering connections. Through personal experiences and relatable moments, readers witness the protagonist's growth as she learns to embrace both old and new friendships, ultimately discovering her own identity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 10-14 years.
There are 176 pages in this book. This book was published in 2005 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) .
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Mildred L Batchelder Award
This book was recognised by the Mildred L Batchelder Award.
Horn Book Award - Fiction & Poetry
This book was recognised in the Fiction & Poetry category by the Horn Book Award. Presented annually since 1967 by the Boston Globe and Horn Book Magazine for excellence in childrens and young adult literature. This honour is granted in the three categories of Fiction and Poetry, Non-fiction, and Picture Book. Presented annually since 1967 by the Boston Globe and Horn Book Magazine for excellence in childrens and young adult literature. This honour is granted in the three categories of Fiction and Poetry, Non-fiction, and Picture Book.