Real Friends author-Maurene Goo Sometimes a new perspective is

Sometimes a new perspective is all that is needed to make sense of the world

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but the consequences of leaving Kos behind confront him at every turn

The kids’ unease grows when they find an abandoned houseboat filled with strange weapons

When the California drought escalates to catastrophic proportions

Real Friends author-Maurene Goo Sometimes a new perspective isFollowing little Shannon's life from kindergarten through fifth grade, Real Friends captures the emotional roller coaster ride of friendship, from navigating the tricky waters of cliques and bullies to her never ending struggle to stay in "The Group." Shannons honest and heartfelt story reminds us of how hard it was to learn what real friends areand why finding them is worth the journey.