The Midnight Feast

Four girls and their mothers form the entire cast of this highly credible tale of friendship and sisterhood. Rose and Shireen plan to celebrate their new friendship by holding a secret midnight feast, but Rose's older friend, Tanya, is excluded from the evening, and her bossy big sister gatecrashes when Rose falls asleep. This very simple plot carries a frank and accessible account of emotions and relationships. A warm, unsentimental book whose straightforward style should appeal to younger readers.