Books About Teenage Friendship

The Best Teenage Friendship Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about teenage friendship? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 7 Favorite Books About Teenage Friendship

Delicates
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1398
Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2021

Delicates

By Brenna Thummler · Book #2 in the Sheets series

A girl must choose between fitting in and staying true to her ghostly friend.

317 pages· 10,677 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2 Goodreads · 12,705 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Marjorie Glatt's life is tangled with secrets and ghosts. Her friendship with Wendell, a ghost, is threatened when she gains acceptance from the popular crowd. Meanwhile, Eliza, a ghost-obsessed photographer, feels invisible. As Marjorie struggles with her choices, she must decide if popularity is worth the cost of losing Wendell and ignoring Eliza's plight. Can she find a way to help her friends and herself be seen? Delicates explores the challenges of fitting in and the courage to stand out.
Ninth Grade Slays
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2008

Ninth Grade Slays

By Heather Brewer · Book #2 in the The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod series

A half-vampire teen faces deadly secrets and a sinister substitute teacher.

278 pages· 61,935 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 26,045 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Vlad Tod's freshman year is a nightmare. Bullies, a nosy photographer, and failing grades threaten his secret vampire life. A Siberian trip offers new powers, but can he spot a vampire slayer before it's too late? As past secrets resurface, Vlad must navigate a world where danger lurks at every corner. Will he survive the challenges that threaten his very existence?
Wave
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2022

Wave

By Diana Farid, Kris Goto (Illustrator)

A girl faces life's turbulent waves when her friend's illness returns, challenging her sense of belonging.

320 pages· 20,704 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 693 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In 1980s Southern California, thirteen-year-old Ava finds solace in surfing and singing, her passions masking her struggles with identity. But when her best friend Phoenix's lymphoma returns, Ava's world is upended. Volunteering at a hospital, she grapples with her future and the weight of her mother's expectations. As the summer unfolds, Ava must navigate the stormy seas of friendship, culture, and self-discovery. Can she find her way back to the shore when the waves threaten to pull her under? Dive into a lyrical journey of hope, identity, and resilience.
Six Truths and a Lie
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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2024

Six Truths and a Lie

By Ream Shukairy

Six teens accused of terrorism must choose: betray each other or reveal secrets to clear their names.

400 pages· 89,687 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
3.9 Goodreads · 1,122 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Six Muslim teens find themselves at the heart of a deadly explosion off the California coast. Accused of terrorism, they face a harrowing choice: betray one another to secure their own freedom or risk everything to uncover the truth. Each teen harbors secrets—an aspiring doctor, an influencer, a perfect daughter, a soccer star, an immigrant in love, and an old soul. As the political game unfolds, alliances are tested, and the stakes are life-changing. Will they sacrifice their bonds for independence, or unite to reclaim their innocence?
Mister Death's Blue-Eyed Girls
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$1049
Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2012

Mister Death's Blue-Eyed Girls

By Mary Downing Hahn

A murder shakes a town's beliefs. Can one girl uncover the truth?

336 pages· 77,341 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
3.8 Goodreads · 2,653 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: In 1955 Maryland, two girls are murdered, and the town blames Buddy Novak. Nora Cunningham, initially convinced of his guilt, begins to question everything she knows. As the lone voice of dissent, she must navigate shattered friendships and unravel the truth. Can she prove Buddy's innocence, or will the real killer remain hidden? Dive into a gripping tale of mystery and self-discovery, where every perspective reveals a new layer of suspense.
Such Charming Liars
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$1398
Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2024

Such Charming Liars

By Karen M. McManus

A heist turns deadly, and two estranged step-siblings must trust each other to survive.

400 pages· 95,233 words· Est. 9 hour read
3.7 Goodreads · 25,763 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Kat and her mother, Jamie, are grifters on their final heist at a billionaire's party. Unexpectedly, Kat's estranged stepbrother, Liam, and his con-artist father appear, complicating the plan. When a murder occurs, Kat and Liam find themselves as potential targets. Can they trust each other to escape the killer's sights, or will their past betrayals catch up with them?
Pretty Dead
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2008

Pretty Dead

By Francesca Lia Block

A lonely, ageless girl in Los Angeles feels something changing inside her.

208 pages· 28,983 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
3.3 Goodreads · 2,179 ratings
$16.99Save 6%
Hardcover
Summary: Charlotte Emerson has lived for almost a century as a vampire, watching death and destruction while never aging. Now, as fires ravage the hills of Los Angeles, something inside her is changing: a tear in her perfect nails, heat when she's near the magnetic Jared, blood rushing to her cheeks. Is it loneliness, the memory of her brother, or the return of her first love? Or is mortality finally touching her again?
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