What age is best friends book for?

September 29, 2021

Finding our feet is never easy

As a primary school teacher-librarian, and someone who grew up during this time, I heartily endorse this book for Years 4+. Hale's autobiographical graphic novel illustrates the many complications in growing up both then and now. Shannon is always trying to find a way to manage peer expectations, parental expectations, societal expectations, and her own growing sense of identity. Hale never indulges in any exaggerated dramas of early adolesence. Rather, these books immerse us in day-to-day situations which weigh so heavily on young people, and reminds older readers of how intense this period is for young people. In sharing these stories of juggling friendship, worrying about world events, and coming to an understanding of who we are, Hale validates and normalises these dramas for young readers while, also, providing some subtle advice.

This title has:

Educational value

Great messages

Great role models

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What is the age rating for Best Friends?

As a primary school teacher-librarian, and someone who grew up during this time, I heartily endorse this book for Years 4+. Hale's autobiographical graphic novel illustrates the many complications in growing up both then and now.

What is age appropriate book?

Sometimes, finding an age-appropriate book is as easy as matching your child's age to the reading level printed on the back of a book. If your child is 10, for example, then you can look for books in the 9–12 age bracket.

Is just friends suitable for 10 year olds?

There is some suggestive language and sexual innuendo, so it is more appropriate for teens and older.

What age is Real Friends for?

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