Starfish Summer — Ona Gritz-Gilbert

Mamas girl! Thats what the kids at school call Amy. But spending the summer at the beach with her aunt Jenny will give Amy the chance to prove them wrong. Shell make new friends . . . and maybe even learn how to ride a bike! Amy has high hopes for the summer, but they fall flat when she realizes that the other girl her age, Crystal, just doesnt want to be friends.Its only when a kindly neighbor teaches Amy about the magic of starfish that Amy finds a way to reach out to Crystal and display her own brand of courage. Ona Gritz-Gilberts first novel is a funny, warm exploration of two girls who overcome their fear of getting hurt and find true friendship.