INTERMEDIATE FICTION
Millard, Glenda

Layla, Queen of Hearts

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Patrice Barton. In this sequel to The Naming of Tishkin Silk, Millard continues to follow the stories of Layla and the Silks as they deal with the ups and downs of life. Here, Layla searches for an elderly companion to bring to her school's Senior Citizens' Day. She strikes up a friendship with Miss Amelie, who has memory troubles. A touching tale of intergenerational friendship.

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