Mike and Conrad, Conrad and Mike are best, best friends. That is until Victor, a new boy, a big boy, a cool boy, arrives at school. Suddenly, Conrad turns into the WORST best friend and forgets all about his pal, Mike. But when Victor's need to win leaves Conrad crushed, it's Mike who steps up to the plate and shows how to be a real friend, a true-blue friend, a best, BEST friend. Exuberant illustrations and rhythmic text bounce off the pages in this frank and funny look at the challenges and rewards of friendship. A perfect read-aloud to share with all friends again and again. RAVES FOR THE RECESS QUEEN! "smart, sassy, and energetic." --School Library Journal "[A] lively story about the power of kindness and friendship. --Publisher's Weekly "O'Neill's text brims with fun-to-say phrases that fit a rollicking rhythm....Huliska-Beith's memorable Jean busts out of the pages...swirling prespectives in the gouache and collage artwork provide a sense of movement....And humorous details...convey the underlying drama of the situation." --Los Angeles Times