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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2019 · Est. 2.5 hour read
Best Friends
Written by Shannon Hale · Illustrated by LeUyen Pham
Book #2 in the Real Friends series
A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up, friendships, and self-discovery in the 1980s.
4.3/5 Goodreads · 19,379 ratings
250 pages· 12,274 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
In sixth grade, Shannon is part of the popular Group, led by her best friend Jen. But the social rules are ever-changing, leaving Shannon struggling to keep up. As she navigates popularity, first crushes, and friendship dynamics, Shannon wonders who sets these rules and if she must follow them. Will she find her own path amidst the chaos?
From the publisher
A National and New York Times Bestseller! The creators of Real Friends Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham are back with a true story about popularity, first crushes, and finding your own path in the graphic novel, Best Friends. Follow your heart. Find your people. Sixth grade is supposed to be perfect. Shannon’s got a sure spot in the in-crowd called The Group, and her best friend is their leader, Jen, the most popular girl in school. But the rules are always changing, and Shannon has to scramble to keep up. She never knows which TV shows are cool, what songs to listen to, and who she’s allowed to talk to. Who makes these rules, anyway? And does Shannon have to follow them? A School Library Journal Best Book of 2019A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book of 2019A National Public Radio (NPR) Best Book of 2019One of NBC Today’s 26 Best Kids’ Books of 20192020 Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Books of the Year List
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 250
- Words
- 12,274
- Reading age
- 8–11
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- GN380L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.9
- F&P level
- ~K
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 503712
Publication
- Published
- August 27, 2019
- Publisher
- First Second
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781250317469
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