Why read Real Friends?

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Following little Shannon's life from kindergarten through fifth grade, Real Friends captures the emotional roller coaster ride of friendship, from navigating the tricky waters of cliques and bullies to her never-ending struggle to stay in "The Group." Shannon's honest and heartfelt story reminds us of how hard it was to…

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2 authors picked Real Friends as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Alyssa Bermudez

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The Real Friends series draws on the author's personal experiences of navigating friendships and finding her place in the world.

Every child can relate to the challenges of social situations, making this memoir a relatable and reflective read. The book is infused with humor and wit, making it an enjoyable and insightful read for all ages.

From Alyssa's list on graphic novels for young readers to encourage empathy.

Georgia Ball

Author

Friendships are messy and Real Friends tackles that fact head-on. Shannon’s best friend turns vicious and impossible to please when their status with the in-crowd is at stake. Having gone through my own tumultuous friendships growing up, it’s easy to imagine how readers can get involved in the arguments and take sides.

From Georgia's list on graphic novels about middle school problems.