cover image The Faithful Friend

The Faithful Friend

Robert D. San Souci. Aladdin Paperbacks, $7.99 (40pp) ISBN 978-0-689-82458-6

Set in Martinique, this impressive supernatural tale, which won a 1996 Caldecott Honor, ""neatly distills the flavor of the French West Indies,"" said PW's starred review. Ages 5-8. (Jan.)