Elizabeth and Tara\Starr are totally different. Tara\Starr wears glitter and sequins, loves to be the center of attention, and has two parents who won't grow up. Elizabeth is shy and quiet, hates being the center of attention, and lives in a house where possessions are more important than feelings. Of course, Elizabeth and Tara\*Starr are best friends. Then Tara\*Starr moves away, and the two girls must continue their friendship through letters. At first, this is no problem. But then their lives begin to change—sometimes for the better, and sometimes for the much worse. Can they stay best friends forever. . or will the distance tear them apart?

An acclaimed sequel from two of the best-selling children's book authors of all time—now with an exciting new cover! Elizabeth and Tara\Starr are best friends living in totally different parts of the country. They used to write letters to each other, but now they're both addicted to e-mail. Now they can share their problems instantly . . . and lately they've needed to do that a lot. Responsible, shy Elizabeth is getting used to her parents' separation and the way her family is spinning out of control. Loud, melodramatic Tara\Starr is dealing with some serious sister issues, as well as the growing differences between her and Elizabeth. Will the distance tear their friendship apart forever?