The kind of friends we used to be

Firefly & Fern Summary

When a misunderstanding threatens to end a lifelong friendship, two sixth-grade girls must navigate the complexities of growing up and changing relationships. Through Frances O'Roark Dowell's compassionate storytelling, readers will discover how friendships evolve, how misunderstandings can hurt, and what it takes to repair bonds that matter most. A touching exploration of loyalty, growth, and the bittersweet reality that sometimes our closest friends need to become different kinds of friends.