Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 1992
The Friends
By Kazumi Yumoto, Cathy Hirano (Translator)
Three boys spy on an old man, uncovering unexpected friendship.
176 pages· 40,478 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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Hardcover
Summary: Three sixth-grade boys, driven by curiosity about death, decide to secretly observe an elderly man, anticipating his demise. Instead, they find themselves drawn into an unexpected friendship. As they navigate this new bond, they confront their own fears and misconceptions. What secrets does the old man hold, and how will this unlikely connection change their lives forever?
