Best Friends is the sequel to Real Friends and the second book in Shannon Hale’s graphic memoir trilogy, beautifully illustrated by LeUyen Pham. This heartwarming and relatable story follows Shannon as she navigates the complicated world of sixth grade—where friendships, popularity, and fitting in become more challenging than ever.
Shannon finally has a great group of friends, but new social rules emerge: what’s “cool” and what’s not? What if you say the wrong thing? Who makes the rules anyway? As Shannon tries to keep up, she feels pressure to be perfect, stay popular, and avoid making mistakes—all while dealing with her anxiety.
Through laugh-out-loud moments, real-life struggles, and heartfelt lessons, Best Friends captures the joy and challenges of growing up while teaching kids that true friendship is about being yourself.