

Both sad and hopeful, this story dramatizes the struggle for survival, the primal pull of family, and the gift of "one true friend. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Hansen has written a touching story of a young boy's struggle with a painful past and a scary future. VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates) This is a warm and gently treatment of a kid's struggle to find a family. The story is well crafted, and the characters are skillfully and sympathetically drawn. Kirkus Reviews he focus and strength of the book is in its quiet and gentle story that explores the nature of friendship and family. One True Friend by Joyce Hansen Former library book Pages can have notes/highlighting. The story is well crafted, and the characters are skillfully and sympathetically drawn., good-hearted and honest treatment of kids' feelings as they cope with their own separate challenges. Both sad and hopeful, this story dramatizes the struggle for survival, the primal pull of family, and the gift of "one true friend.", good-hearted and honest treatment of kids' feelings as they cope with their own separate challenges., he focus and strength of the book is in its quiet and gentle story that explores the nature of friendship and family.


Hansen has written a touching story of a young boy's struggle with a painful past and a scary future.
