Bette Greene is a celebrated author whose novels give voice to the vulnerable and victimized. Her powerful storytelling and realistic prose immerse readers in her experiences, fostering empathy and understanding across differences. Greene's work, consistently exploring the theme of bullying, has achieved international acclaim and significantly shaped young adult literature. She is lauded for her ability to connect with readers on a profound emotional level, compelling them to feel and see as she does.
When Patty Bergen sold a red pencil sharpener to the German prisoner in her father's store, a friendship was started that was to bring her much unhappiness, but also the greatest joy she'd ever known. An unusual and moving story set in wartime Arkansas.
An eleven-year-old Black girl from Arkansas thinks that Philip Hall likes her, but their on-again, off-again relationship sometimes makes her wonder.