Book Series · 3 Books

Friends Books

In order from Real Friends to Friends Forever.

Best Friends
Friends Forever
Real Friends
Best Friends
Friends Forever
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Real Friends
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12

Real Friends

By Shannon Hale, LeUyen Pham (Illustrator)

A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up and finding her place in the world, struggling with friendships, family, and her own identity

220 pages· 6,576 words· Est. 1 hour read
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In reading order

Friends Series

3 books · Published 2019–2021

#2

Best Friends

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2019

A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up, friendships, and self-discovery in the 1980s.

#3

Friends Forever

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2021

Eighth grade challenges Shannon's self-worth and happiness. Can she find her true self?

#1

Real Friends

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12

A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up and finding her place in the world, struggling with friendships, family, and her own identity

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Friends series?

There are 3 books in the Friends series. It began with Real Friends, and the newest book, Friends Forever, was published in 2021.

What order should you read the Friends books in?

Start with Real Friends and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Friends books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–14, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Friends book is the longest?

Friends Forever is the longest book in the series at 15,933 words (304 pages).

Which Friends book is the shortest?

Real Friends is the shortest at 6,576 words (220 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Friends to life.

01

Shannon Hale

Author
02

LeUyen Pham

Illustrator

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