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Friends Forever

Series: Real Friends
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Friends Forever by Shannon Hale is a heartwarming graphic memoir that captures the complexities of being a teenager. The story navigates themes of self-discovery, anxiety, and the challenges of maintaining friendships, as the protagonist grapples with her insecurities and learns valuable life lessons. It's a poignant reflection of adolescence that aims to resonate with young readers.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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If you enjoy heartfelt stories about friendship challenges and navigating the tricky landscape of middle school emotions, this book might resonate with you. It's especially appealing to those who appreciate honest depictions of growing up, combined with engaging illustrations and relatable characters.

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Friends Forever

Following up their mega-bestselling Real Friends and Best Friends graphic memoirs, Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham are back with Friends Forever, a story about learning to love yourself exactly as you are.

Following up the mega-bestselling Real Friends and Best Friends graphic memoirs, Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham are back with a story about learning to love yourself exactly as you are.

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Shannon is in eighth grade, and life is more complicated than ever. Everyone keeps changing, her classmates are starting to date each other (but nobody wants to date her!), and no matter how hard she tries, Shannon can never seem to just be happy. As she works through her insecurities and undiagnosed depression, she worries about disappointing all the people who care about her. Is something wrong with her? Can she be the person everyone expects her to be? And who does she actually want to be?

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Friends Forever by Shannon Hale is praised for its relatable portrayal of the challenges and emotions faced during middle school. Reviewers highlight the book's ability to capture the intense feelings and social dynamics typical of this age, with vivid storytelling and vibrant artwork that effectively express teen angst and worries. The graphic novel is considered an outstanding addition to collections and is recommended for young readers navigating similar experiences.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781250317568

Publisher: Roaring Brook Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 August 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: First Second

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by LeUyen Pham
  • Illustrated by LeUyen Pham

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 205.0mm

Weight: 522g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Shannon Hale is the bestselling author of many books, including Real Friends, Best Friends, the Ever After High series, and Princess Academy. 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. 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.

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