Wrong Friend
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2026

Wrong Friend

By Charise Mericle Harper, Rory Lucey (Illustrator)

Can Charise find a new best friend after her BFF drifts away?

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256 pages
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Charise's world shifts when her best friend Casey starts high school, leaving her feeling adrift. Determined to find a new best friend, Charise embarks on a quest filled with unexpected challenges, from managing long-distance friendships to dealing with guinea pig allergies and her family's quirks. Will she discover the perfect companion, or is true friendship more complicated than she imagined? Dive into this heartfelt journey of friendship lost and found.

From the publisher

What happens when your BFF is no longer forever? A fresh and honest graphic novel about friendships lost and found.Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier! Charise and Casey have been best friends for years. It never mattered that Casey was older by two years–until she started high school. Now, the two barely talk, and Charise is on a mission to get a new best friend. But can she find that perfect person while navigating long-distance friendships, guinea pig allergies, and the embarrassing quirks of her family?

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Format
Paperback
Pages
256
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
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Publication
Published
January 20, 2026
Publisher
First Second
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781250851970

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