In this early chapter book perfect for summer reading, Johnny and Jessie navigate friendship troubles, learn more about reconciliation and realize the importance of being honest with your friends.
Johnny and Jessie are excited for a summer break full of adventures. When Jessie starts spending a lot of time with a new friend, Claudia, Johnny feels hurt, but he keeps his feelings to himself. Instead, Johnny prepares for an important ceremony at Spaal Lake with his mentor, where he will find his song. As Jessie spends more time with Claudia, she realizes her new friend might not be a very good friend after all. And when she loses her special rock necklace that symbolizes her friendship with Johnny, she knows she needs to make things right with him.
With gentle guidance from adults in their life and self-reflection, Johnny and Jessie find a way to share their feelings, be honest with each other and come back together stronger than before.
This story is the follow-up to Two Tricksters Find Friendship and continues the story of the two young friends, based on the authors' real-life friendship.
Part of the Orca Echoes series, this engaging illustrated chapter book is ideal for independent reading, read-aloud and classroom sharing.