Chris Makes a Friend

Written by Alex Gino

A summer of unexpected friendship reveals hidden truths and challenges family bonds.

3.6 Goodreads · 122 ratings

240 pages· 790L

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Bookroo's summary

Chris's summer with her grandparents and restless sister wasn't what she envisioned. Seeking solitude in the woods, she meets Mia, a kindred spirit who understands her like no one else. As their friendship deepens, Chris finds herself drawn into a world of secrets and revelations. What mysteries does Mia hold, and how will they reshape Chris's summer and her family ties? Dive into a tale of unexpected connections and the power of understanding.

From the publisher

From the award-winning author of MELISSA, a sweet and tart story about unexpected friendship and family reconciliation.THIS IS NOT THE SUMMER CHRIS HAD PLANNED…Chris does not want to be spending the summer with her grandparents and her little sister. Her grandparents aren’t bad – they just don’t let Chris do what she wants to do, which is sit around and read all day. And her sister, Becca, is the opposite, never sitting still and never being quiet.The good part is that Chris’s grandparents are always telling her to go outside and “get some air” – so she can escape into the woods with a book and get some alone time. Or at least it’s alone time until Mia comes along. Mia is also in town for the summer, and she understands Chris in a way that Chris’s family just can’t. Soon Chris is sneaking off to spend as much time with her friend as possible. But is there more to Mia than Mia is saying?

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