Secret friends by Elizabeth Laird & Alleanna Harris.

Secret friends by Elizabeth Laird, illustrated by Alleanna Harris. Macmillan Children’s Books 2019. (Originally published Hodder Children’s Books 1996.) 

Although a short novella, this packs a lot in. 

There's bullying, friendship and grief. 

Lucy accidentally hands school yard bullies a nickname for Rafaella, one which leads - in a way - to Rafaella's death. Rafaella dies under anaesthetic, while being operated on to 'fix' her ears. 

Lucy feels tremendous guilt which adds to her grief. 

Rafaella's parents and brother are sympathetic towards Lucy, and want to stay in touch. 

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