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Shannon and Adrienne have been close since kindergarten. Their bond shifts as Adrienne spends time with Jen. Jen leads a school clique called the Group. The other girls vie for her favour. At times, they bully others to win it. Shannon must learn to stand up for herself. She fears she may lose Adrienne. She also fears losing her place among their peers.

This graphic memoir tells a true story through words and art. It is for children. It looks at friendship and how it feels to be left out. It also shows the need to belong. Shannon Hale shows how bonds formed as kids can change or break. The story asks why the search for true friends is worth the struggle.

One part is a fantasy about a red-haired girl. She expects to travel alone. An ancient evil threatens the north. She calls for help, and her friends come.

Hale has received a Newbery Honor. Artist LeUyen Pham has drawn art for New York Times bestsellers. This edition includes her colour art. Madalina Rasoga translated the text from English. Its original title is Real Friends. The book is part of the miniGrafic series.