Book study of "The Other Side of the Fence" by Paul Mauchline

The point of view is "Eye of God,' but sometimes it speaks out the main character's thoughts as if it were him narrating it.
Passage:
"Richard looked up. A boy dressed in baggy jeans and a thick, army-green sweater was pushing his way towards them. He was about the same age as Richard, several inches shorter but a good deal stockier. He jerked his head at Bonny.
'OK?'
Bonny hesitated. She looked back at Richard.
'So are you coming or not?'
'Oh, I suppose... if you really insist --'
'Suit yourself' said Vic.
'No, that's all right.' Bonny slipped her hand into Richard's. 'We're coming.'…