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Books like Best friends

A breezy, drama-filled dive into middle school social politics and the bittersweet growing pains of sisterhood. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Best friends.

nostalgic
sun-drenched
angsty
cozy

01
Becoming Brianna
Terri Libenson
An earnest, briskly paced graphic novel that captures the anxiety of a looming milestone and the messy, rewarding process of finding your true friends.
Shares:
- earnest
02
Nat Enough
Maria Scrivan
An earnest and encouraging graphic novel about surviving a friendship breakup and discovering that you are already exactly who you need to be.
Shares:
- angsty
- earnest
03
The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix #1-4 Box Set
Raina Telgemeier
A vibrant, cozy celebration of middle school friendship and the empowering thrill of tackling growing pains together.
Shares:
- nostalgic
- cozy
- earnest
04
The Truth About Stacey
Raina Telgemeier
A warm, energetic exploration of middle school friendships and the quiet courage it takes to own your truth.
Shares:
- cozy
- earnest
05
Real Friends
Shannon Hale
A deeply validating, emotionally honest exploration of the roller coaster of childhood friendships and the quest to find where you truly belong.
Shares:
- nostalgic
- earnest
06
Making friends
Kristen Gudsnuk
A chaotic, colorful, and deeply relatable magical romp through the awkward transitions of middle school.
Shares:
- earnest
07
All summer long
Hope Larson
A sun-warmed, gentle graphic novel about navigating the quiet stretches of summer when your best friend is away.
Shares:
- earnest
08
When Stars Are Scattered
Victoria Jamieson
A tender, deeply humanizing graphic memoir about holding onto hope and each other when the world leaves you waiting.
Shares:
- earnest
09
Friends forever
Danielle Steel
A sweeping, multi-decade journey through the enduring bonds of childhood friendship and the inevitable tragedies of adulthood.
Shares:
- nostalgic
- earnest
- dramatic
10
Judy Moody
Megan McDonald
A spirited, fast-paced romp through the messy, dramatic, and ultimately sweet realities of elementary school friendships.
Shares:
- dramatic
11
Twisted Ones
Scott Cawthon
A claustrophobic, visually unsettling descent into a nightmare where the monsters of the past refuse to stay buried.
Feels:
- dread-soaked
- claustrophobic
- nightmarish
12
Moon Rising
Tui T. Sutherland
A telepathic protagonist navigates the overwhelming noise of a new school and the heavy burden of a dangerous secret.
Shares:
- earnest

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