""Hi-Ya Neighbor"" is a heartwarming and humorous novel by Ruth Stevens. The story follows the life of a young girl named Sally who moves to a new neighborhood with her family. Sally is excited to explore her new surroundings and make new friends, but she quickly realizes that her new neighbors are not very friendly. They are standoffish and seem to want nothing to do with her. Determined to make friends, Sally decides to take matters into her own...