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K-3
Illustrated by
Jeffrey Ebbeler.
Two kids share the same name and a great friendship. When the girl moves to Kenya, however, the boy doesn't know how to get in touch with her (he doesn't see her address on the back of a note). Why she can't write to him is never addressed; still, this is an engaging story of a special relationship. The amusingly detailed illustrations eschew sentimentality.