Francy Judge
“If only her life were a story on paper, she could tear it into a million pieces and start over.” Set on Long Island in 1979, Randi’s Steps is a coming-of-age novel inspired by the author’s own childhood experience. Before life changes, Francie can’t imagine anything worse than being teased on the dreadful school bus or gagging on her mom’s pepper steak and peas. She is sure nothing could wrench her heart more than a boy pointing out the lettuce stuck in her front tooth until her best friend’s pain gets worse and rips a hole in their carefree, pre-teen years. Francie wants to be loyal and caring to Randi, but when put to the test, she fails. Will their friendship survive the disease that changes everything?