Chapter 1

Set in the 1950s in Memphis, "The Value of Friendship" is a coming-of-age story that will touch your heart. When nine-year-old Autumn Grace Moran meets colored girl Gwendolyn ("Wendy") Summer, they form a bond so beautiful and powerful that it cannot be broken. In a time of prejudice, discrimination, terrorism, and the demand for equal rights, these two young girls will try to prove the power of true friendship, despite their different backgrounds. Because the truth is, true friendship is a gift that lasts through time, and neither color nor appearance matter.