Book description
A heart-warming graphic novel that thoughtfully explores
friendship, family and school issues.
Danielle needs a perfect friend, but sometimes making
(or creating) one is a lot easier than keeping one!
Sixth grade was SO much easier for Dany - she knew exactly
what to expect out of life.
Now that…
Why read it?
1 author picked Making Friends as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Making Friends is a fun, thoughtful graphic novel that overflows with creativity!
It centers around a middle schooler who feels lonely so she uses a magic sketchbook to design her dream best friend and to her surprise- she becomes real! It brings me right back to the days of doodling for hours on end and dreaming of all the possibilities of the future! It’s also a good message for young readers that even the most hard-to-express emotions can be worked out through art.
Even as an adult it’s inspired me to keep drawing and keep dreaming.
From Steph's list on The best middle grade graphic novels that inspire creativity in their readers.
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