Real Friends — Content Guide for Parents
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- Sexual contentBrief
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
“Fresh and funny.” —New York Times Book Review
Over 2 million copies of the Real Friends series sold!
Newbery Honor author Shannon Hale and New York Times bestselling illustrator LeUyen Pham join forces in this graphic memoir about how hard it is to find your real friends—and why it's worth the journey.
When best friends are not forever . . .
Shannon and Adrienne have been best friends ever since they were little. But one day, Adrienne starts hanging out with Jen, the most popular girl in class and the leader of a circle of friends called The Group. Everyone in The Group wants to be Jen's #1, and some girls would do anything to stay on top . . . even if it means bullying others.
Now every day is like a roller coaster for Shannon. Will she and Adrienne stay friends? Can she stand up for herself? And is she in The Group—or out?
Real Friends is an honest and relatable true story about the ups and downs of friendship. It's a great conversation starter for talking about feeling left out, big emotions, and finding your people. It's also uplifting and funny, making this the perfect graphic novel for readers who love the Click series by Kayla Miller, the Nat Enough series by Maria Scrivan, and books by Raina Telgemeier.
Don't miss Shannon Hale's new bestselling graphic novel series, DREAM ON!
Frequently asked questions
Is Real Friends appropriate for a 7-year-old?
Shannon's older sister physically and verbally abuses her, and in one scene boys restrain girls and a boy spits on a girl. Shannon is frightened of her angry older sister, who is drawn as a fierce bear, and the bullying and her distress can be hard to read.
Does Real Friends have violence?
Found (Supporting): Shannon's older sister physically and verbally abuses her, and in one scene boys restrain girls and a boy spits on a girl.
Does Real Friends have scary content?
Found (Brief): Shannon is frightened of her angry older sister, who is drawn as a fierce bear, and the bullying and her distress can be hard to read.
Does Real Friends have religion?
Found (Supporting, Christian): Shannon's real-life faith is shown on the page: she prays for help with hard relationships, and her family attends church.
Does Real Friends have race & culture?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Real Friends have profanity?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Real Friends have climate?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Real Friends have sexual content?
Found (Brief): In one scene, boys hold girls down and force a kiss on one while the other fights them off.
Does Real Friends have gender roles?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Real Friends have gender & orientation?
Not found in the sources we checked.
