Growing Up & Facts of Life
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Friends Forever (Friends, 3)
Following up their mega-bestselling Real Friends and Best Friends graphic memoirs, Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham are back with Friends Forever, a story about learning to love yourself exactly as you are.
Shannon is in eighth grade, and life is more complicated than ever. Everything keeps changing, her classmates are starting to date each other (but nobody wants to date her!), and no matter how hard she tries, Shannon can never seem to just be happy.
As she works through her insecurities and undiagnosed depression, she worries about disappointing all the people who care about her. Is something wrong with her? Can she be the person everyone expects her to be? And who does she actually want to be?
With their signature humor, warmth, and insight, Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham have crafted another incredible love letter to their younger selves and to readers everywhere, a reminder to us all that we are enough.
Shannon is in eighth grade, and life is more complicated than ever. Everything keeps changing, her classmates are starting to date each other (but nobody wants to date her!), and no matter how hard she tries, Shannon can never seem to just be happy.
As she works through her insecurities and undiagnosed depression, she worries about disappointing all the people who care about her. Is something wrong with her? Can she be the person everyone expects her to be? And who does she actually want to be?
With their signature humor, warmth, and insight, Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham have crafted another incredible love letter to their younger selves and to readers everywhere, a reminder to us all that we are enough.
Editorial Reviews
"Reading this book is like getting a hug from a friend who knows exactly what you're going through. An outstanding follow-up to the first two volumes, and a must for graphic novel collections." ―School Library Journal, starred review
"Capturing the visceral embarrassments of middle school in 1987 Salt Lake City, Shannon's emotions are vivid and often excruciating . . . [and] Pham's artwork is vibrant and appealing." ―Kirkus
"With the combination of Hale's lucid writing and Pham's masterful portrayal of body and language and facial expression, this books homes in squarely and affirmingly on teen angst and worries." ―Booklist, starred review
Praise for Best Friends:
"Somehow, Hale and Pham have made the "normal girl" into the ultimate cool girl." ―The New York Times Book Review
"This uncommonly honest portrayal of the lures and pitfalls of popularity will likely ring true to many elementary and middle-school readers." ―Booklist, starred review
"A terrific look at middle school culture . . . This authentic, important book will mean a great deal to many kids." ―School Library Journal, starred review
"A must-read for fans of Raina Telgemeier or Victoria Jamieson . . . This glimpse into middle school is insightful, introspective, and important." ―Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"A natural suggestion for fans of Cece Bell and Raina Telgemeier, this book offers an honest, empathetic, and encouraging narrative for young readers braving the ups and downs of the tween years." ―Horn Book
Praise for Real Friends:
"Fresh and funny." ―New York Times Book Review
"The book's truth is as vibrant as its art." ―Washington Post
"I have two boys, they love these books. They love to talk about the friendships, I love that I am discussing all of these issues through the lives of these girls. There is something about it that's so wonderful." ―NPR
"Wistful, affecting, and utterly charming." ―Booklist, starred review
"A heart-stabbing tale of the everyday social agonies of girlhood." ―Wall Street Journal
"Shows us the incredible kindness and solidarity that girls can and do display." ―The Mary Sue
"Bound to resonate with most readers, especially fans of Raina Telgemeier." ―School Library Journal, starred review
"A wonderfully observed portrait of finding one's place in your world." ―Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Nails what it's like to navigate elementary-school friendships." ―Parents Magazine
"Sure to be loved by anyone who has ever felt like an outsider." ―Victoria Jamieson, New York Tim...
"Capturing the visceral embarrassments of middle school in 1987 Salt Lake City, Shannon's emotions are vivid and often excruciating . . . [and] Pham's artwork is vibrant and appealing." ―Kirkus
"With the combination of Hale's lucid writing and Pham's masterful portrayal of body and language and facial expression, this books homes in squarely and affirmingly on teen angst and worries." ―Booklist, starred review
Praise for Best Friends:
"Somehow, Hale and Pham have made the "normal girl" into the ultimate cool girl." ―The New York Times Book Review
"This uncommonly honest portrayal of the lures and pitfalls of popularity will likely ring true to many elementary and middle-school readers." ―Booklist, starred review
"A terrific look at middle school culture . . . This authentic, important book will mean a great deal to many kids." ―School Library Journal, starred review
"A must-read for fans of Raina Telgemeier or Victoria Jamieson . . . This glimpse into middle school is insightful, introspective, and important." ―Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"A natural suggestion for fans of Cece Bell and Raina Telgemeier, this book offers an honest, empathetic, and encouraging narrative for young readers braving the ups and downs of the tween years." ―Horn Book
Praise for Real Friends:
"Fresh and funny." ―New York Times Book Review
"The book's truth is as vibrant as its art." ―Washington Post
"I have two boys, they love these books. They love to talk about the friendships, I love that I am discussing all of these issues through the lives of these girls. There is something about it that's so wonderful." ―NPR
"Wistful, affecting, and utterly charming." ―Booklist, starred review
"A heart-stabbing tale of the everyday social agonies of girlhood." ―Wall Street Journal
"Shows us the incredible kindness and solidarity that girls can and do display." ―The Mary Sue
"Bound to resonate with most readers, especially fans of Raina Telgemeier." ―School Library Journal, starred review
"A wonderfully observed portrait of finding one's place in your world." ―Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Nails what it's like to navigate elementary-school friendships." ―Parents Magazine
"Sure to be loved by anyone who has ever felt like an outsider." ―Victoria Jamieson, New York Tim...
Readers Top Reviews
Noemí Maureen Paul
This is great book I love it I gave it to my child. Before you read this you should read real friend and best friend by Shannon hale! Totally recommend it.
Faith Chisolm
My 12 year old has loved this entire series but said by far this was her favorite.
Kindle
I likeded this book because it had personality and drama .and it was based of real life but i do wish you bullyed less
Michaela Constantine
I love this book with all my heart. the entire series from real friends to best friends and then to this is just incredibly relatable.
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i love the art style and the conflicts and struggles are beautiful! i also love the fact that it was signed. thank you! ly <3
