Real Friends by Shannon HaleMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
What an uplifting read for kids! Especially those having a tough time navigating the intricacies of their relationships. Whether the problems are with their friends, their families, teachers, strangers there is an anecdote here for them. Especially those who are prone to spend time in their made-up stories - which is encouraged! - they may a feel a bit more accepted after reading. They will understand that the world may expect them to play "the game", but in the long run it's how they decide to treat others that matters. It's worth it for the real friendships that last.
The artwork is phenomenal. LeUyen Pham is clearly in her element here. The graphics are truly stunning ... especially the fantasy worlds the girls enter.
Beautifully done.
Great for older elementary school children (who may need help with the reading) and younger middle schoolers.
Here is more about the author, Shannon Hale, from Goodreads.com:
"Shannon Hale is the New York Times best-selling author of six young adult novels: the Newbery Honor book Princess Academy, multiple award winner Book of a Thousand Days, and the highly acclaimed Books of Bayern series. She has written three books for adults, including the upcoming Midnight in Austenland (Jan. 2012), companion book to Austenland. She co-wrote the hit graphic novel Rapunzel's Revenge and its sequel Calamity Jack with husband Dean Hale. They live near Salt Lake City, Utah with their four small children, and their pet, a small, plastic pig."
source: www.goodreads.com/author/show/49177.Shannon_Hale
In addition, here is her website: www.squeetus.com
And the illustrator, LeUyen Pham:
LeUyen Pham is the illustrator of many books for children, including God’s Dream by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Douglas Carlton Abrams, The Princess in Black series and Aunt Mary’s Rose by Douglas Wood. LeUyen Pham lives in California.
source: www.goodreads.com/author/show/65333.LeUyen_Pham
In addition, here is her website: www.leuyenpham.com
"Shannon Hale is the New York Times best-selling author of six young adult novels: the Newbery Honor book Princess Academy, multiple award winner Book of a Thousand Days, and the highly acclaimed Books of Bayern series. She has written three books for adults, including the upcoming Midnight in Austenland (Jan. 2012), companion book to Austenland. She co-wrote the hit graphic novel Rapunzel's Revenge and its sequel Calamity Jack with husband Dean Hale. They live near Salt Lake City, Utah with their four small children, and their pet, a small, plastic pig."
source: www.goodreads.com/author/show/49177.Shannon_Hale
In addition, here is her website: www.squeetus.com
And the illustrator, LeUyen Pham:
LeUyen Pham is the illustrator of many books for children, including God’s Dream by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Douglas Carlton Abrams, The Princess in Black series and Aunt Mary’s Rose by Douglas Wood. LeUyen Pham lives in California.
source: www.goodreads.com/author/show/65333.LeUyen_Pham
In addition, here is her website: www.leuyenpham.com
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