Book 12 of the Woongjin Blue Classroom series. A sequel to 2008's "A Friend Is Needed," this story follows Eun-ae as she learns Ji-hee's secret and the two gradually become true friends. The book shines with its endearing characters—Jo Eun-ae, the school's biggest goof, and Oh Ji-hee, the little princess—who are impossible not to love, along with its comical and lively depictions of everyday situations. Ji-hee moves into the old apartment building where Eun-ae lives. Rumor has it that Ji-hee comes from a wealthy family, and Eun-ae is stunned to see the modest apartment she actually lives in. Ji-hee begs her to keep this a secret, but Eun-ae ends up telling her best friend Ha-eun anyway. Before long, the rumor spreads far and wide... The author delicately captures the psychology of a child who can't resist sharing a secret once she learns it. Eun-ae's attempts to justify herself after spreading the secret of someone she resents are especially memorable, and the scenes where she wrestles with her conscience over keeping the secret are sure to bring a smile. As the saying goes, when whales fight, the shrimp's back gets broken; never say never; things creep up when you least expect them; and gossip always comes back to bite the gossiper. A letter of apology, words that travel a thousand miles, a loose-lipped little frog, eating well, sleeping well, playing well, a torn letter, apples are delicious, strange shoes, a thief, losing to win, a boring playground, and the worst taste of all—a fight. Highly recommended: Jo Eun-ae.