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Best Friends

Series: Real Friends
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Best Friends, by Shannon Hale, is a heartfelt children's graphic novel that delves into the complexities of middle school friendships. The story follows Shannon as she navigates the ups and downs of social dynamics, peer pressure, and personal identity, striving to understand what true friendship means. It's a touching exploration of growing up and the challenges of finding one's place in the world.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this children's book if you appreciate stories that explore the complexities of friendship, particularly the ups and downs of middle school life. With delightful illustrations and relatable characters, it offers a heartfelt look at finding where you belong during those challenging school years.

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Best Friends

The highly anticipated follow-up to the runaway hit graphic memoir Real Friends.

The highly anticipated follow-up to the runaway hit graphic memoir Real Friends.

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Best Friends by Shannon Hale portrays Shannon's journey through sixth grade, which she anticipates as a perfect year. She secures a place in the popular circle known as The Group, led by her best friend Jen, the most popular girl at school.

However, the rules of The Group are constantly evolving, and Shannon must keep pace. She finds herself puzzled over which TV shows are trending, which songs to listen to, and, crucially, which boys are acceptable to converse with.

Who sets these rules, and is it essential for Shannon to adhere to them to maintain her friendship with The Group?

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Best Friends by Shannon Hale has received praise for its authentic and insightful portrayal of middle school culture. Reviewers highlight its honesty in exploring popularity's complexities and its relatability for young readers navigating the tween years. With comparisons to works by Raina Telgemeier, the book promises an empathetic narrative that resonates well with its audience.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781250317469

Publisher: Roaring Brook Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 August 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: First Second

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by LeUyen Pham
  • Illustrated by LeUyen Pham

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 142.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Shannon Hale is the bestselling author of many books, including the Ever After High series, Princess Academy, and Real Friends. With her husband Dean Hale she co-wrote Rapunzel's Revenge, Calamity Jack, the Unbeatable Squirrel Girl series, and The Princess in Black series. They live with their four children near Salt Lake City, Utah. shannonhale.com LeUyen Pham is the bestselling illustrator of Real Friends and The Princess in Black series. She wrote and illustrated Big Sister, Little Sister and The Bear Who Wasn't There. She has illustrated many other picture books, including The Boy Who Loved Math. She lives and works in Los Angeles with her husband and her two adorable sons. leuyenpham.com

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