Real Friends

by Shannon Hale

Friendship, belonging, and finding your voice

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Friendship, belonging, and finding your voice

In this graphic memoir, Shannon’s long-standing friendship with Adrienne is tested when Adrienne begins spending time with Jen and her popular circle, The Group. The shifting loyalties and social hierarchy bring questions of exclusion and bullying into everyday school life, while Shannon weighs where she belongs and whether she can speak up for herself. The story connects friendship struggles with anxiety, self-worth, and identity, giving its focus a personal, child-centered frame. Its graphic-novel format presents these social challenges visually, making the relationships and group dynamics central to the reading experience.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

Kids interested in stories about friendship changes and school social groups.
Readers who enjoy graphic memoirs and graphic novels about belonging.
Readers exploring themes of exclusion, self-worth, and identity.

Themes

Childhood friendshipBelonging and exclusionBullying and social hierarchyAnxietySelf-worth and identity

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Book overview

"Fresh and funny." --New York Times Book Review

Over 2 million copies of the Real Friends series sold!

Newbery Honor author Shannon Hale and New York Times bestselling illustrator LeUyen Pham join forces in this graphic memoir about how hard it is to find your real friends--and why it's worth the journey.

When best friends are not forever . . .

Shannon and Adrienne have been best friends ever since they were little. But one day, Adrienne starts hanging out with Jen, the most popular girl in class and the leader of a circle of friends called The Group. Everyone in The Group wants to be Jen's #1, and some girls would do anything to stay on top . . . even if it means bullying others.

Now every day is like a roller coaster for Shannon. Will she and Adrienne stay friends? Can she stand up for herself? And is she in The Group--or out?

Perfect for fans of the Click series by Kayla Miller, the Nat Enough series by Maria Scrivan, and books by Raina Telgemeier, Real Friends delivers:

- an authentic, relatable look at childhood friendship struggles
- honest portrayals of anxiety, exclusion, and belonging
- expressive, accessible graphic novel storytelling
- and a powerful message about self-worth and identity

Don't miss Shannon Hale's new bestselling graphic novel series, DREAM ON!

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