Crazy Lady
Twelve-year-old Vernon's initially reluctant, off-beat friendship with an alcoholic and her developmentally disabled son has repercussions throughout the neighborhood, changing the lives of all involved. The reader becomes aware that Vernon's growing self-esteem and maturity come about through his commitment to helping his friends.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1994 (Honor Title)
- Format: Book
- ISBN: (0-06-021357-4)