The snow globe
By: Jean Ure ; with illustrations by Charlie Adler
Contributors: Adler, Charlie, illustrator
Series: Ure, Jean, 1943- Girlfriends -- A bk. in the ser.
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 75
ISBN-13: 9781781125946
Subjects: Classism; Snowdomes; Household Moving; Mothers and daughters; Juvenile fiction; Female friendship
Description: When her family's circumstances suddenly change, Abi finds herself moving to the large and intimidating local high school. She's pretty nervous on her first day but soon meets someone she thinks she could be friends with - even best friends. But as the two girls bond over Abi's treasured snow globe, prejudices and stereotypes might just tear them apart. There's a lot to learn about friendships and forgiveness. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8+