“A must-read for fans of Raina Telgemeier or Victoria Jamieson. This authentic, important book will mean a great deal to many kids.” - School Library Journal, starred review “A terrific look at middle school culture. “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 SO MANY FEELS.“Somehow, Hale and Pham have made the “normal girl” into the ultimate cool girl.” - The New York Times Book Review Holm, New York Times-bestselling and Newbery Honor author and co-creator of Sunny Side Up and the Babymouse series'Real Friends made me laugh, broke my heart, and gave me hope. The artwork is stunning, too!' -Victoria Jamieson, New York Times-bestselling and Newbery Honor author of Roller Girl'Fresh, fun, and achingly real.

'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'A wonderfully observed portrait of finding one's place in your world.' -Publishers Weekly, starred review'Readers will appreciate Shannon's fantastic imagination that lightens her tough journey toward courage and self-acceptance.' -Kirkus Reviews'Hand this book to fans of Raina Telgemeier's and Cece Bell's graphic memoirs.' -Horn Book'Real Friends is honest and heartfelt, and sure to be loved by anyone who has ever felt like an outsider.

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 2017A School Library Journal Best Book of 2017A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2017A 2017 Booklist Youth Editors' ChoiceA 2018 YALSA Great Graphic Novel 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.

Real friends graphic novel series