{"product_id":"best-friends-graphic-novel","title":"Best Friends Graphic Novel - Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eBest Friends - Shannon Hale \u0026amp; LeUyen Pham (Graphic Novel)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eIn this follow-up to the bestseller \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"36\"\u003eReal Friends\u003c\/i\u003e, Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham return with another honest and relatable look at the complexities of middle school. Now that Shannon is in sixth grade, she has finally landed a spot in \"the group,\" but she quickly discovers that staying popular is just as exhausting as trying to fit in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003ePlot Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eShannon is officially part of the most popular group in school, led by the charismatic Jen. However, life at the top isn't as perfect as it looks. There are unspoken rules about what to wear, which boys to like, and how to act. As Shannon navigates the pressures of \"The Group,\" she also struggles with her own anxiety and the realization that her interests might not always align with the \"cool\" crowd. It is a story about the courage it takes to be yourself when everyone else is trying to be the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthentic Emotional Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e Expertly captures the specific \"tween\" anxiety of sixth grade, including the pressure to have a boyfriend and the fear of being left behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStunning Visual Storytelling:\u003c\/b\u003e LeUyen Pham’s artwork uses imaginative metaphors—like Shannon navigating a literal tightrope—to visualize complex internal emotions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExploration of Mental Health:\u003c\/b\u003e One of the few middle-grade graphic novels to gently and realistically touch on OCD and intrusive thoughts in a way that is accessible to young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCharacter Growth:\u003c\/b\u003e Shows Shannon learning to set boundaries and value her own creative voice over social standing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Shannon Hale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/b\u003e LeUyen Pham\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Graphic Novel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTarget Age:\u003c\/b\u003e 8–12 years (Grades 3–7)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e Book 2 of the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"22\"\u003eFriends\u003c\/i\u003e series (Sequel to \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"48\"\u003eReal Friends\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNote for Collectors:\u003c\/b\u003e If you are building a library, this book is best read after \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"81\"\u003eReal Friends\u003c\/i\u003e to fully appreciate Shannon's social journey, though it also functions effectively as a standalone story about middle school survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0\"\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Condition:\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; Gently used, excellent condition.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Ready Kids Canada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43705891684417,"sku":"B260807","price":10.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/2499\/6673\/files\/4A3B6B83-E64C-46D6-A98C-C944FAD562AF.jpg?v=1775387546","url":"https:\/\/readykidscanada.com\/products\/best-friends-graphic-novel","provider":"Ready Kids Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}