but the book also shows us the incredible kindness and solidarity that girls can and do display.' - The Mary Sue 'A wistful, affecting, and utterly charming exploration of the realities of childhood friendship.' - Booklist, starred review 'This tender, perceptive graphic memoir is bound to resonate with most readers, especially fans of Raina Telgemeier and kids struggling with the often turbulent waters of friendships and cliques.' - School Library Journal, starred review At the same time, stories of whispered rumors and being left out will be achingly familiar for readers navigating those waters in the here and now.' -author Kate Messner, writing in the New York Times Book Review 'The book's truth is as vibrant as its art.' - Washington Post 'A heart-stabbing tale of the everyday social agonies of girlhood.' - Wall Street Journal 'Real Friends tackles bullying, childhood anxiety, and growing pains in a heartfelt way that'll transport every woman who went to elementary school back into her days as a young girl. These detailed memories of elementary school will ring hilariously true to adult readers.

Her readers will find much to love here, including LeUyen Pham's brilliant and multilayered art.

'In Real Friends, Shannon Hale reflects on her own friendship-troubled elementary school years with honesty, humor and grace. Will she and Adrienne stay friends? Can she stand up for herself? And is she in The Group-or out? Parents Magazine Best Graphic Novel of 2017Ī School Library Journal Best Book of 2017Ī Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2017 Now every day is like a roller coaster for Shannon. Everyone in The Group wants to be Jen's #1, and some girls would do anything to stay on top. 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. Shannon and Adrienne have been best friends ever since they were little. 'Fresh and funny.' - New York Times Book Review 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. About the Book 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.

Real friends graphic novel series