The Kind of Friends We Used to Be

Kate and Marylin are best friends navigating the complexities of middle-school friendship after a year of being apart. As they attempt to mend their relationship, they find themselves growing increasingly different. Kate rejects traditional femininity and wants to pursue music, while Marylin struggles with peer pressure from the popular cheerleaders. The girls must confront their differences and personal challenges to rebuild their friendship. Frances O'Roark Dowell captures the ups and downs of friendship in this insightful companion book to 'The Secret Language of Girls'.