Some Friend

By Donald Carrick and Carol Carrick

Book Overview

Mike has always been a little in awe of his self-assertive friend Rob, but one day, when pushed too far, Mike realizes he will have to take a stand of his own or lose his self-respect. "A convincing... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0395289661
• ISBN13: 9780395289662
• Release Date: January 1979
• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Length: 112 Pages
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Sensitive story of the ups & downs of a preteen friendship!

Sometimes it's hard for Mike to stay friends with Rob, who always has to have things his way. Mike persists because he doesn't feel the same closeness with any of the other guys in his class. Mike envies Rob's nerve and his ability to manipulate others. Rob is the kind of natural salesman who can con people into buying things even when they don't want them. He even cons Mike into selling greeting cards with him door-to-door. One day though, Rob pushes Mike too far and they get into a serious fistfight. The fight makes Mike realize that he must take a stand of his own with Rob if he wants to keep his self-respect. Mike's hopes & frustrations will be instantly recognized by anyone who has ever had a friend like Rob.