Book Series · 4 Books

Making Friends Books

In order from Making Friends to Together Forever.

The Making Friends series is a set of 4 graphic novels by Kristen Gudsnuk, published between 2018 and 2024. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 210 pages.

Making Friends
Back to the Drawing Board
Third Time's a Charm
Together Forever
Making Friends
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Making Friends
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Making Friends

By Kristen Gudsnuk

A magic sketchbook brings a perfect friend to life, but can she stay a friend?

272 pages· 9,707 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Summary: Dany's seventh-grade world is turned upside down when she inherits a magical sketchbook that brings her drawings to life. Desperate for companionship, she creates Madison, the ideal best friend. But as Madison becomes aware of her magical origins, Dany must navigate the complexities of friendship and the unexpected consequences of her creation. Can a friendship born from magic withstand the truth, or will it unravel as quickly as it began? Discover the challenges of keeping a friend when the lines between reality and magic blur.
In reading order

Making Friends Series

4 books · Published 2018–2024

#1
Making Friends
#1 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1248

Making Friends

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

A magic sketchbook brings a perfect friend to life, but can she stay a friend?

#2
Back to the Drawing Board
#2 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1248

Back to the Drawing Board

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

A magical dog wreaks havoc, and time is running out to save the school dance.

Third Time's a Charm
Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1248

Third Time's a Charm

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Reality shifts: best friends now twins. Can they unravel the universe's rewrite before it's too late?

Together Forever
Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1248

Together Forever

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

A TV show holds clues to rescuing a lost friend. Can Dany save her without magic?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Making Friends series?

There are 4 books in the Making Friends series. It began with Making Friends in 2018, and the newest book, Together Forever, was published in 2024.

What order should you read the Making Friends books in?

Start with Making Friends and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.

What ages are the Making Friends books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Making Friends book is the longest?

Together Forever is the longest book in the series at 17,671 words (208 pages).

Which Making Friends book is the shortest?

Back to the Drawing Board (Book #2) is the shortest at 8,597 words (208 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Making Friends to life.

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Kristen Gudsnuk

Author & Illustrator

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