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pbraue13's review against another edition
5.0
A great story of a girl maturing beyond her years and realizing that growing up means that you may not keep the friends you start with and not everyone is good for you. Also it teaches kids to be yourself and the real friends will follow!
historybowler's review against another edition
4.0
A very worthy follow-up to Real Friends. The best children's graphic novel that is at least loosely based on the author's life and struggles of being a tween girl that I have read in the past month (yes, there have been multiple).
hevreads719's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
3.75
Wasn't a fan of the fantasy sub plot but enjoyed the discussion on anxiety and OCD
books_inthewild's review against another edition
5.0
Real Friends and Best Friends are THE books/graphic novels for middle school girls. TEN OUT OF TEN recommend- friendship issues, school issues, new “crush” issues, anxiety, jealousy, family struggles, etc etc! Told with honesty & authenticity- 100% know that grade 5-7 girls will love these books and will relate to every situation!
As an adult- and a teacher of this grade level- I ALSO truly enjoyed and appreciated these graphic novels ❤️
As an adult- and a teacher of this grade level- I ALSO truly enjoyed and appreciated these graphic novels ❤️
lanica's review against another edition
2.0
I wanted to like this book, but there is no real plot and the characters are not growing or learning from their lives, even though they are a year older. There is no character development and I am not sure there is much to recommend this book, other than amazing art.
debbiebarr's review against another edition
5.0
This was just as good as the first one, and even made me cry at one point. I wish I'd had this at the end of elementary school, I dealt with a lot of the same problems as Shannon. I'll be pushing this into many kids' hands, I'm sure!
isabelduhreader's review against another edition
5.0
Very good and honestly so relatable to how I felt in middle/high school
cburgbennett's review against another edition
4.0
These books are well done. Very quick read. Even my sister, the non reader is devouring them. Went and saw Shannon and LeUyen at the county library. Amazing women!
hidingincorners's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent story. Every time Shannon experiences anxiety on the page, my brain is going, "That was you!!! That was you at that age!!" And her fictional heroine's name is Alexandra! Like...I didn't need that callout!!