In "A Friend Like You" by Kayla Harren, the story revolves around the deep bond of friendship formed between two very different girls, as they navigate the challenges of adolescence. With one girl facing personal struggles and the other trying to find her own path, they learn the importance of support, acceptance, and understanding. Their adventures highlight the ups and downs of growing up, showcasing how true friends can help each other overcome obstacles and celebrate their unique identities. The narrative captures the essence of companionship and the transformative power of friendship during the formative years of life. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book was published in 2021 by Sleeping Bear Press .

Kayla Harren studied illustration at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Her work has been featured in the Society of Illustrators Editorial and Book Show as well as 3x3 , Click , and Zoodinos . She's illustrated more than thirty short stories for children's book app, FarFaria and Juma the Giraffe published by the Wildlife Nature Institute as part of their education outreach program in Africa. Frank Murphy is a retired school principal, living in Cork. His teaching career, which began in Dublin, took him also to north Wexford, and eventually to Cork city. He has written stories, non-fiction pieces and poetry in Irish and English. Most of his work has appeared in school books in Ireland and the UK, with some stories also included in anthologies of children's fiction on both sides of the Atlantic.