Books like Berries Goodman by Emily Cheney Neville
After relocating to a suburban community, nine‑year‑old Berries Goodman discovers a kindred spirit among the local kids. Their budding friendship ends abruptly when bigotry threatens to pull them apart. The story explores how judgment and misunderstanding can separate even the closest companions.
Berries and his new friend must navigate the complexities of growing up in a community where differences are often misunderstood or rejected, offering young readers a sensitive look at prejudice and camaraderie.
First publish date: 1965
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Emily Cheney Neville
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