"My Best Friend" by Mary Ann Rodman is a touching story about the bond of friendship. It follows the experiences of two young girls, whose friendship is tested when one of them moves away. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, change, and the challenges of growing up. As they navigate their feelings of loss and separation, the girls learn about the lasting impact of true friendship and the memories that keep them connected despite the distance. It's a heartfelt tale that captures the essence of childhood camaraderie and the bittersweet nature of change. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.

This book was published in 2007 by Perfection Learning .

Dianna Hutts Aston is the author of several picture books. She lives in Texas with her husband and two children. E. B. Lewis has illustrated more than 30 books and is a former winner of the Coretta Scott King Medal. He lives in New Jersey, USA. Mary Ann Rodman was inspired to write Yankee Girl, her first novel, after leaving her job as a librarian and moving to Thailand. The experience of dealing with a completely different culture reminded her of her childhood years spent in Jackson, Mississippi in the 1960s. Mary Ann moved to Mississippi during the height of the civil rights movement when her father, an FBI agent, was sent to work there. Mary Ann now lives in Alpharetta, Georgia.