Carole Fréchette's account of the friendship and estrangement of two teenaged girls explores the fragility and the staying power of friendship, loyalty, and love.

Carole Fréchette has won many awards in Quebec. She is also a widely celebrated dramatist, winning such prizes as the Governor General's Award. Susan Ouriou has translated from both French and Spanish. Her translations have been shortlisted for both the Governor General's Award and the IBBY honor list.