It must be difficult for children who move to a new location, or even a new city, and have to find a whole heap of new friends because, well, they don't know anybody and everybody that they do know they have left behind. In a way it is just as tough for adults (though I wanted to move to a new city,...
I don't remember how old I was when I read this, but I do remember thinking it was a cool story. It's a good starter for young kids.
Mom's evening read aloud - also who did not fight over who got those bandages?