Dear Friends

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Dear Friends by Lisa Greenwald explores the journey of a young girl named Leni who grapples with the challenges of maintaining friendships. As she finds herself drifting apart from her current friends, Leni decides to reflect on what makes a true friend. The story delves into themes of growing up, understanding relationships, and self-discovery, resonating with young readers navigating similar experiences.
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You might enjoy this book if you love heartfelt stories about friendship and the journey of navigating social challenges in middle school. It's perfect for you if you appreciate relatable characters and situations that explore the importance of kindness, loyalty, and understanding in building connections.

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Dear Friends

"Eleni is the kind of person who's always had a BFF--an automatic, guaranteed by-her-side person--at home, at school, and at camp. And since before she was even born, her very best friend has been Sylvie Bank. But when Sylvie's end-of-summer birthday party becomes the end of their friendship, Eleni can't picture starting middle school without her BFF by her side"--Provided by publisher.

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From Lisa Greenwald, the beloved author of the TBH and Friendship List series, comes a novel about one girl’s mission to revisit her top 5 friendship fails and prove she’s totally best friend material!

Dear Friends introduces us to Eleni, who is the kind of person who’s always had a BFF—an automatic, guaranteed by-her-side person—at home, at school, and at camp. Since before she was even born, her very best friend has been Sylvie Bank.

But when Sylvie’s end-of-summer birthday party becomes the end of their friendship, Eleni can’t picture starting middle school without her BFF by her side. She can’t picture anything without her BFF—especially the looming school overnight. Who will she even room with?

So before the big overnight, Eleni sets out on a mission: to figure out where her friendships went wrong, what’s wrong with her, and what makes a good friend. But if she’s totally honest, there’s only one real goal: to win back Sylvie Bank!

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Dear Friends by Lisa Greenwald receives praise for its relatable depiction of middle school friendships. Reviewers appreciate the humour and charm as Len categorises friends and pursues her heartfelt mission. The narrative resonates with middle schoolers navigating complex social dynamics, making it a recommended read in juvenile realistic fiction.

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ISBN: 9780063062689

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 June 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 218g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Lisa Greenwald is the author of 11 Before 12 and the Pink & Green series. She works in the library at the Birch Wathen Lenox School in Manhattan, is a graduate of The New School's MFA program in writing for children and lives on the Upper East Side with her husband and two kids. Visit her online at lisagreenwald.com.

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