Randy and Her Friends

"Randy and Her Friends" by Amy Brooks is about a lively young girl named Randy Weston who lives on a farm and must learn to find her way through the ups and downs of growing up. The story follows Randy as she gets ready for a trip to Boston, where new experiences await her. As she thinks about what to do with a prize she earned at school, readers are introduced to Randy and her beloved horse, Snowfoot, as well as her friend Belinda. The book shows how important friendship and personal growth are, especially when going from childhood to being a young adult. Randy is excited to learn, even though Belinda might not agree with her about school. The story emphasizes that Randy's world is warm and friendly as she gets ready to go out into the world, which also includes her sweet relationship with her little sister, Prue.