"Randi’s Steps is a beautiful, bittersweet story told by Francie, the little girl neighbor who befriends Randi when she moves in next door. Judge captures a wonderful narrative voice, real and warm and very human." 24th Writer's Digest Self -published Book Awards Book Review
"This is such a beautiful story of childhood friends and the joys and the sorrows of growing up..."
Krystallyne
"I read this book in one sitting, unable to put it down. Although this is a young adult novel, its truth and beauty makes it appropriate for all ages. Anyone who has experienced profound loss, or even the little growing pains of adolescence, will relate to this novel." EileenD
Francy Judge is a published author/illustrator and an active member of SCBWI. She has won some fun awards for her writing and illustrations and had some unusual jobs like painting mannequin faces. Francy graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan for Illustration where she soaked up city life for inspiration. Francy loves stories with quirky and unique characters who inspire kindness. She’s currently editing YA novels, illustrating picture books she wrote, and working on art pieces to sell in her Etsy shop. In her free time, Francy loves biking and reading on the boardwalk near her home in Long Beach, New York, and spending time with her husband and five grown children.
When a ten-year-old shy girl finds out her best friend has to be treated for a brain tumor, she wants to be loyal and caring but fails. How will their friendship survive the disease that changes everything?
