My Neighbor Alice

"My Neighbor Alice" is a captivating children's novel by Judi Curtin, first published in 2023. The story follows best friends Alice and Megan, whose lives are turned upside down when Alice's parents divorce, leading her to move from their small hometown of Limerick to Dublin. Facing a new school, unfamiliar surroundings, and the absence of her closest friend, Alice longs to return to Limerick. Meanwhile, Megan struggles with her own challenges, including her unconventional parents and the absence of Alice, as she navigates school life without her best friend. Together, they devise a plan to reunite, but the journey is filled with obstacles and self-discovery. This heartwarming tale explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the challenges of adapting to change. Ideal for readers aged 9 to 12, "My Neighbor Alice" offers an engaging narrative that resonates with young readers facing similar life transitions. The novel is enriched with illustrations by Woody Fox, adding depth to the storytelling. Published by Urbino in 2023, the book is available in Ukrainian, translated by Yaroslava Ivchenko.