The Other Girl

by Rosemary Kahn, Raymond Reyes (Illustrator)

Overview

Eve has a dilemma. How can she be loyal to her long-time friend, Nora, and at the same time welcome her new neighbor, Caroline, into their established social circle? Nora simply does not like Caroline and wants to keep her out. Eve wants to include Caroline, but she cant stand up to Nora. Eve does nothing to stop Noras teasing until her conscience cannot allow her to go on without doing what is right. Many girls and boys struggle with the difficult feelings of being the one left out, the one trying to keep their friendships as they are, or the one caught in the middle who doesnt know what to do. The Other Girl brings this three-sided social challenge to light, opening up discussions on how to make the best choices. We can take the path of least resistance and just leave others out, or we can expect more from ourselves and our friends by inviting that new boy or new girl into our community. The Other Girl shows how one girl rises to this challenge and wins more than a friend.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781490710938
Publisher:	Trafford Publishing
Publication date:	09/30/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	28
File size:	4 MB
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Rosemary Kahn is an elementary school teacher in New York City. Her students, who sometimes face challenges in making and maintaining friendships, reminded the author of the universality of these issues. Ms. Kahn's book, The Other Girl, brings to light the struggles and solutions to which many can relate. Rosemary Kahn is the author of several books for children (Pierre-Philippe Finds a Home: An Urban Adventure, Petunia the Ballerina,&Julia and Her French Dictionary). She lives on Long Island with her husband Eli and loves teaching, writing, singing, and Shakespeare.

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The Other Girl

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By Rosemary Kahn, Raymond Reyes

Trafford Publishing

Copyright © 2013 Rosemary Kahn
All rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-4907-1092-1

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CHAPTER 1

Eve was confused. She let her new friend, Caroline, go home unhappy. At least, it looked as if Caroline's feelings were hurt. Of course, it was Nora, not Eve, who said those mean things to Caroline. Eve didn't do anything wrong. Not really.

So why did Eve have that sick feeling in her stomach? Eve wanted to be friends with both her new neighbor, Caroline, and with Nora. Nora was Eve's best friend since they were little children. They always got along. But Nora didn't seem to like Caroline. Eve asked herself why and remembered clearly what happened earlier that day.

"Nora," said Eve, "this is my new next-door neighbor, Caroline. I've asked her to come to the park with us today."

Instead of smiling, Nora's face got sort of a pinched look. She sneered at Caroline. "Well, how interesting that your little neighbor wants to come along. And what fashion sense she has too. I don't think I've ever seen such a cute dress, with that adorable carrot pattern and a tiny bunny stitched on the pocket."

Eve knew Nora long enough to know when she was being mean. Her words may have been nice words, but the look on Nora's face told the truth.

Eve saw Caroline glance down at her own clothes and then back at Nora. Caroline looked really uncomfortable.

"Oh, I know," continued Nora with a snicker, "my baby sister has the same dress, but of course, she's still in diapers."

Eve was so embarrassed she wished she could disappear. Eve wished Nora would stop talking. All the wishing in the world couldn't stop Nora from saying what she said next.

"Isn't that right, Eve? Doesn't baby Susan have the same dress?"

Nora started to laugh, but Eve was silent. Caroline walked over to Eve and said in a very quiet voice, "I should be getting home. Thanks for inviting me anyway."

As Caroline turned to go, Eve thought she might have seen tears in Caroline's eyes but forgot all about it when Nora said, "Hey, Eve, let's skip the park. My mom said she'd make ice cream sundaes for us. Good thing that neighbor of yours went home. That means more for you and me." Nora gently pulled Eve's arm, and the two walked up the hill toward Nora's house.

(Continues...)

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