This glimpse into middle school is insightful, introspective, and important.” - Kirkus Reviews, starred review “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 “Somehow, Hale and Pham have made the “normal girl” into the ultimate cool girl.” - The New York Times Book Review

A graduate of the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, LeUyen lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two sons. Her own books include The Bear Who Wasn't There and Big Sister, Little Sister. She is the co-creator, along with Shannon Hale, of the bestselling graphic memoirs Real Friends, Best Friends, and Friends Forever. Morris and the bestselling Princess in Black series by Shannon and Dean Hale. LeUyen Pham has illustrated more than one hundred books for children, including the Caldecott Honor book Bear Came Along by Richard T. She and her husband, the author Dean Hale, have four children and live near Salt Lake City, Utah. She also wrote three novels for adults, including Austenland, now a major motion picture starring Keri Russell. Shannon Hale is the Newbery Honor–winning and New York Times bestselling author of the Princess Academy series, The Books of Bayern, Book of a Thousand Days, Dangerous, and the graphic novels Rapunzel's Revengeand Calamity Jack, as well as the Ever After High and Princess in Black series, and the upcoming The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl for Marvel. Can she ever be truly happy-just as she is? But no matter what she does, Shannon never feels okay. Now a wise eighth grader, Shannon thinks she's got it figured out-her true friends, her favorite hobbies, and the key to happiness. But suddenly, everyone has to watch the same shows, love the same songs, and like the same people.

Now that Shannon's best friends with the most popular girl in school, sixth grade is supposed to be perfect. Will they stay friends? And is Shannon in The Group? Or out? But when her friend joins up with another circle of friends called The Group, Shannon feels left out.

When Shannon makes her first ever friend, she thinks she's found her bestie for life. Get all of your favorite friends in one boxed set featuring these bestselling and beloved graphic memoirs: Real Friends, Best Friends, and Friends Forever!įrom award-winning creators Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham comes a series about friendship, family, and finding your own path, inspired by Shannon's real life.

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