The New York Times Book Review describes Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham's portrayal of the 'normal girl' as the ultimate cool girl.
Booklist gives a starred review, praising the honest depiction of popularity in elementary and middle-school life.
School Library Journal calls Best Friends an authentic and important book that will resonate with many kids.
Kirkus Reviews gives a starred review, recommending the book for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Victoria Jamieson for its insightful look into middle school culture.
Horn Book suggests Best Friends as a must-read for young readers navigating the tween years with empathy.
Experience the praise for Real Friends with reviews from various sources like New York Times Book Review, Washington Post, NPR, and more.
Shannon Hale, the Newbery Honor-winning author, and LeUyen Pham, an illustrator of more than one hundred children's books, come together in Best Friends to create an engaging narrative on friendship and self-discovery.