The Noonday Friends
By Mary Stolz
Her hard-working mother and out-of-work father depend on Franny to take care of her little brother after school and to help out in other ways. The only time left for friendship is during lunch hour at school when she talks to Simone, a friend with whom she can share problems.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1966 (Honor Title)
- Format: Book
- ISBN: 9780590440769