![]() ![]() We are so pleased to chat with you about THE TAKE-OVER FRIEND, your most recent YA novel. We interview the remarkably talented CAROL DINES, the recipient of the Judy Blume Award, about her latest YA novel, THE TAKE-OVER FRIEND!ĪUTHORLINK: Ms. THE TAKE-OVER FRIEND by CAROL DINES, a recipient of the SWCA’s Judy Blume Award and the Eric Hoffer Award, powerfully explores themes of guilt, jealousy, possessiveness, and the difficult task of staying true to oneself. The two teens are euphoric about their blossoming relationship, relishing a depth of understanding for each other they’ve never experienced with anyone else.īut as their friendship grows, so do the expectations.įamily crises impact both girls-Sonja’s parents are caught in a bitter divorce, and Frances’s father suffers from bipolar disorder. On the second day of ninth grade, introverted Frances meets Sonja, a witty and outgoing newcomer who recently moved from France, and the girls become instant soulmates. Until their friendship becomes untenable and fraught with jealousy and betrayal. ![]() What does it mean to have a best friend? For Frances and Sonja, it’s everything. ![]()
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