One sunny day, in a small town, Imogene Hurley met Janey Eddy, the new girl from Boise. Imogene didn't like her one bit, but why?
Imogene enjoyed teasing Tara Lynn Maumbrier but she wasn't truly a bad girl. What was it about Janey that made her dislike her so much?
The day of Janey's eighth birthday arrived. Imogene was planning something mischievous. What could it be? And would she follow through with it?
At the birthday party, Janey looked so cute and sweet, almost as noisy as Imogene. Why couldn't Imogene accept Janey for who she was?
As Janey twirled gracefully, Imogene felt a pang of jealousy. She wished she could be tippie-toe-twirly. But why couldn't she just be herself?
Imogene realized that she didn't have to push Janey into a mud puddle. She wanted to change and show kindness. How could she make things right?
Janey and Imogene started to talk, finding common ground. They both enjoyed drawing and making up silly songs. Will they become friends?
Imogene learned that friendship is about acceptance. She apologized to Janey and they danced around, giggling as friends. What did she understand about friendship?
Imogene, Janey, and Tara Lynn played together, laughing and having fun. What does this happy ending teach us about forgiveness and friendship?
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