Heidi learns that words can hurt when an embarrassing rumor about Lucy spreads at school. What's worse is that Lucy thinks Bruce is behind it--and she's ready to spill some of his secrets for revenge. Stuck between her two best friends, can Heidi find a way to bring everyone back together before the trio splits up forever?

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost ever page of this extra-long story, the Heidi Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.