Shannon and Adrienne have been best friends since forever, but when one of them starts hanging out with the coolest girls in school, and joins “The Group”, then things begin to change.

This very cool, autobiographical graphic novel shows what happens when you start to grow up and your friendships begin to change. Is it possible to be in the cool group without bullying others? Can you stay friends with someone if they join another group? How do you stand up for yourself when you don’t want to follow the crowd?

With interesting and quirky characters, some very funny moments and sad ones too, this real story of Shannon Hale’s first five years of school will stick with you for a long time!

If you love this, you’ll also love the follow up book, Best Friends, as well.

 

Check out this cool page by the authors! It has snack ideas and icebreaker activities for parties. There’s also reader discussion pages and a theatre script for budding actors.