Who won the war?

About “Who won the war?”

As the end of summer approaches, the Malloy girls decide they will try to get along with the Hatford boys before moving back to Ohio. However, the boys do not trust the girls, due to the practical jokes and competitions that happened the previous year. The girls hope to change their relationship, but the boys remain skeptical. The story focuses on the tension between the two groups as they spend the summer together. The novel explores the challenges of building trust and improving relationships. The characters are defined by their past interactions, which shape their current attitudes. The setting is a small town where the girls and boys have spent time together before. The story is told from the perspective of the Malloy girls. The Hatford boys are portrayed as cautious and guarded. The girls are determined to change the dynamic between them. The novel is written by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor.