Francie finds the start of her second term at Alchester High very trying, because her best friend won't be starting until halfway through the year, and Francie has been moved up to the more difficult second form.
Ruth Tomalin is also the author of The Sea Mice, A Stranger Thing, A Green Wishbone, The Snake Crook, and for older readers, Away to the West and Best Country Stories.
only three stars, though I thought maybe 4 because it was a gripping read with lots to like....the main character isn't happy for most of the book, which made it not happy for me to read, and the boy she's friends with confused me lots. Perhaps when I read it again, which I probably will, I'll enjoy it more knowing the ending.