The Other Side of the World

It’s the summer of 1960 and for Peggy Standish everything is about to change. She’s moving away from her best friend and the only home she’s ever known. Though it’s just from the inner city to the outskirts of Chicago, to Peggy it might as well be on "The Other Side of the World".

Change is not a word that “nearly” thirteen year old Peggy Standish is comfortable with. Unfortunately, that’s just what she is going through. Her body’s becoming different, she’s more emotional, and even her way looking at things and thinking about them isn't the same. Worst of all, she’s moving from everything that is familiar to her. And if that wasn't enough, she doesn't even get to leave behind the old neighborhood bully, Buster Bogs. His family will soon be following right behind them! While the rest of the Standish clan has no trouble adjusting to their new surroundings, Peggy is determined to hold steadfast to her loyalties. But in spite of her efforts, she learns that change is inevitable. Peggy makes new friends, discovers that there is much more to the south side of Chicago than she ever dreamed of, develops her first crush, and finds out the answers to a mystery that only a true Nancy Drew fan could.