The highly anticipated follow-up to the runaway hit graphic memoir Real Friends.
Shannon Hale is the bestselling author of many books, including the
Ever After High series, Princess Academy, and Real Friends. With
her husband Dean Hale she co-wrote Rapunzel's Revenge, Calamity
Jack, the Unbeatable Squirrel Girl series, and The Princess in
Black series. They live with their four children near Salt Lake
City, Utah. shannonhale.com
LeUyen Pham is the bestselling illustrator of Real Friends and The
Princess in Black series. She wrote and illustrated Big Sister,
Little Sister and The Bear Who Wasn't There. She has illustrated
many other picture books, including The Boy Who Loved Math. She
lives and works in Los Angeles with her husband and her two
adorable sons. leuyenpham.com
"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 Times-bestselling and Newbery Honor
author of Roller Girl "Fresh, fun, and achingly real. Bravo!"
--Jennifer L. Holm, New York Times-bestselling and Newbery Honor
author and co-creator of Sunny Side Up and the Babymouse series
"This book is SO GOOD. SO MANY FEELS." --Gene Luen Yang, American
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