Friend Group - by Lisa Greenwald (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

From the author of TBH and The Friendship List, Lisa Greenwald, comes a new series about the drama of middle school--and the group chat.

Sadie and Olive have never been part of their class's popular friend group. Those girls--Pella, Annabelle, Cleo, and The Other Sadie--seem like creatures from another planet. They wear the trendiest clothes, have the best hair, flirt with the cutest boys, and speak their own language. By comparison, Sadie and Olive are invisible . . . until Sadie is accidentally added to the popular girls' group chat. Armed with an inside perspective, Sadie sets out to join the friend group--IRL--before they figure out that they've got the wrong Sadie.

Review Quotes

"Kaylan's first-person voice perfectly captures the horrors of starting at a new school, from the prospect of eating alone in the cafeteria to the awkwardness of meeting a new neighbor boy." - Kirkus Reviews
Praise for Absolutely, Positively Natty: "Readers . . . will commiserate with her pain and root for her all the way." - Kirkus Reviews
Praise for Dear Friends: "Through her first-person narration, readers feel up close and personal with all Leni's emotions: the pain, the humor, and the shock. It's the rare individual who can take such an awkward, glorious deep dive, and readers will be grateful to go through everything with Leni as their guide. Uplifting." - Kirkus Reviews
Praise for Summer of the Fortune Tellers: "A delightful and engaging read that captures the essence of youthful summer adventures and the magic of friendship. Greenwald's writing style is straightforward and easy to read. Readers are quickly immersed. The book centers girlhood and female friendships, but its themes of bonding, summer fun, and personal growth are universal and can be enjoyed by all. VERDICT A heartwarming and entertaining read that celebrates the joys of summer, the magic of childhood, and the enduring bonds of friendship; a great addition to any children's or school library." - School Library Journal
"A deep and charming dive into the oh-so-familiar feelings of lost and found friendships. PS Who wouldn't want Eleni as their bff?" - Terri Libenson, New York Times bestselling author of the Emmie & Friends series
"Greenwald sensitively captures the social dynamics of middle school, where popularity can take precedence over friendship. Tears and cheers abound in this endearing take on friendship." - Kirkus Reviews
"Greenwald successfully blends emojis and text to bring the high drama and emotional changes of middle school to life. This first in a new series for preteens and young teens who value friendship and doing the right thing is pretty endearing." - Kirkus Reviews
"In this fine successor to Lauren Myracle's TTYL and its sequels, Greenwald (11 Before 12) realistically captures the language of texting tweens, including exuberant use of emoji, and how mistakes can be made and tone misunderstood amid rapid-fire digital conversations." - Publishers Weekly
"A realistic look at situations everyday kids might have to live with, and a sweet story about perspective and making things right with people, as well as finding ways to use your creativity and interests for the good of a community." - Booklist
Praise for TBH, This Is So Awkward: "Get ready to fall in love with these girls who use their humor and wit (and lots and lots of emojis) to right wrongs and build bridges." - ALA Booklist
"Readers will be amused by the different friend categories Len comes up with, and her dedication to her mission. VERDICT Middle schoolers trying to navigate ever-shifting relationships will relate to this sweet story. Recommended for juvenile realistic fiction collections." - School Library Journal