Half a World Away

by Libby Gleeson Illustrated by Freya Blackwood

"Best friends Amy and Louie build pretend towers, see magical creatures in the clouds, and regularly climb through a hole in the fence into one another's yards. The special "Coo-ee Am-ee" or "Coo-ee Lou-ee" call is enough to bring one or the other running. But then Amy's family moves "to the other side of the world" and the two friends are sad and lonely. They think about each other night and day until Louie comes up with a way to send his special call out to his friend." - School Library Journal.

This is especially a great book for introducing pen pals or to make someone feel better if a friend moves away.

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