Real Friends
A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up and finding her place in the world, struggling with friendships, family, and her own identity
Book Series · 3 Books
In order from Real Friends to Friends Forever.
A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up and finding her place in the world, struggling with friendships, family, and her own identity
3 books · Published 2019–2021
A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up, friendships, and self-discovery in the 1980s.
Eighth grade challenges Shannon's self-worth and happiness. Can she find her true self?
A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up and finding her place in the world, struggling with friendships, family, and her own identity
There are 3 books in the Friends series. It began with Real Friends, and the newest book, Friends Forever, was published in 2021.
Start with Real Friends and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.
The series is best for ages 8–14, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Friends Forever is the longest book in the series at 15,933 words (304 pages).
Real Friends is the shortest at 6,576 words (220 pages).
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