Best Friends (Real Friends, 2)

My 11 year old absolutely loves this series!

In *Best Friends*, Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham capture the whirlwind of sixth grade with vibrant illustrations and relatable storytelling. As Shannon navigates the shifting landscape of middle school popularity, readers are drawn into her internal struggle of fitting in while staying true to herself. The story brings to life the challenges of friendship, self-identity, and the arbitrary rules that often come with adolescence, all wrapped in a humorous and heartfelt package. This sequel resonates deeply with anyone who's ever felt the pressure to conform. Hale's writing beautifully reflects Shannon's journey to discover her own voice amid societal expectations, making it a must-read for young readers facing similar dilemmas. With its engaging narrative and charming artwork, *Best Friends* is not just a tale about fitting in—it's an empowering reminder that authenticity and true friendship are what really matter.

I love these books and they’re amazing for kids like me who loved to read. I usually read novels and stuff instead of graphic novels, but sometimes I just want like to be able to visualize it better because pictures are really just so you can visualize the story better but I’ve gotten Third grade somehow I’m one of those people who doesn’t need to can imagine it on their head without even thinking and I really like this book I think it’s really good and relatable and I definitely guarantee doing the it. I mean like if you’re reading this and doing this book series in order so do real friends and and then this one and then whatever the next one is and the next one is the next one, but yeah, this is a really really good book and I think it should be recommended for like younger readers like eight and younger. I think I know probably like seven and older, I think would actually like this XOXO RY

excellent

My 5th grade daughter loved Real Friends and loves Best Friends as well. It tackles important and sensitive subjects and lets kids know that all their feelings and normal, while empowering them to be themselves and their best selves. My 7 year old sons read it too and like it. I took off one star because of the quality of the book itself, not the content. Our copy of Real Friends has lost many pages, and Best Friends already has loose pages too. This is a book kids will turn to again and again and I wish it would hold up so they can enjoy for years.

I absolutely LOVE this book. Once I started reading it I could not put it down. This book is the second book to Real Friends and that book was great too. Anyway, this book is a book that will never get old to read (at least for me) and definitely is an interesting book. I highly recommend buying this book even if it's on the easier side to read. For me it was easy to read so it only took me about 25 minutes to finish it but I don't know how long it would take a person to read this book if it was harder for them. Even though it was a short read for me I really enjoyed reading it. The genera of this book is a graphic novel and I love to read it for a fun short read. Overall this was a great book and I would definitely buy it for one of my friends or cousins who likes graphic novels.

I had just read the second book and I enjoyed it so much. It's a Tale of trying to figure out who your best friends are.

Outstanding Performance in this book I felt as though I was Shannon. Just amazing it was so cool to see all the fun designs and art work as well as literature clear and understandable.

This book is rllllly g u should def read it I believe it explains everything clearly and well it’s AMAZING

This Book reminds me of my childhood and the groups and the friends staying and the fights we had in school! This is a very good book it brings back memories and I recommend getting this book! 👍🏻

Veo bien como páginas con tristeza y feliz, gracias muchas.

This book highlights the creativeness of Shannon.....I think this book is perfect for ages 12 - 13. About friends, trying to know abt the top trends etc... I hope Hale can do a another book in these series 😄 Superb book!

My daughter is not a reader but this book she was not able to put down! I ended up getting the box set of books by this author and she was done with all four of those within days! Hope this takes her into becoming a long term reader...