Results for friendship
Age 14+Love Is the Higher Law
NYC teens react to 9/11 tragedy in beautiful story of hope.
Review Date: 10/29/2009
Age 4+The Yellow Tutu
Exuberant, earnest friendship tale.
Review Date: 9/21/2009
Age 12+Markus and the Girls
Funny story of young love is full of antics and heart.
Review Date: 8/12/2009
Age 8+Best Friends
Story of a friend moving is comforting and relatable.
Review Date: 8/5/2009
Age 9+Faith, Hope, and Ivy June
Similarities trump differences in true friendship.
Review Date: 7/22/2009
Age 9+When You Reach Me
Perfectly voiced, mysterious sci-fi coming-of-age tale.
Review Date: 7/19/2009
Age 7+The Dunderheads
Teamwork trumps an evil teacher; too scary for preschoolers.
Review Date: 6/21/2009
Age 10+The Kind of Friends We Used to Be
Accurate and heartwarming story about tween friendship.
Review Date: 6/1/2009
Age 8+Lucky Breaks
Newberry sequel quietly engages with story of friendship.
Review Date: 4/17/2009
Age 12+3 Willows
Brashares' novel charms even without magical pants.
Review Date: 1/26/2009
Age 7+Sugar Plum Ballerinas
Important lessons on staying true to friends and yourself.
Review Date: 12/7/2008
Age 9+Lake Rescue: Beacon Street Girls, Book 6
After-school special-style novel on weight loss.
Review Date: 11/23/2008
Age 14+Paper Towns
Talky but compelling teen angst mystery.
Review Date: 10/13/2008
Age 9+Eggs
Offbeat, moving tale of coping with grief.
Review Date: 8/12/2008
Age 15+Bass Ackwards and Belly Up
Girls take a year off for plenty of iffy behavior.
Review Date: 6/23/2008
Age 14+The True Meaning of Cleavage
Despite risque cover, this is about friendship.
Review Date: 6/17/2008
Age 15+Confessions of a Triple Shot Betty
Sweet core, despite drugs and sex references.
Review Date: 5/13/2008
Age 11+After Tupac and D Foster
Three girls grow up together in the inner city.
Review Date: 4/16/2008
Age 4+Nikki and Deja
A great buddy tale for beginning readers.
Review Date: 1/9/2008
Age 3+My Friend Rabbit
Award-winning book with great preschool lessons.
Review Date: 10/8/2007
Age 15+l8r, g8r
Sex- and prank-filled IM book -- POS time.
Review Date: 5/14/2007
Age 9+Princess Academy
Moving, girl-empowerment read gets Newbery honor.
Review Date: 4/17/2007
Age 15+Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood
End of pants-swap series fits older teens best.
Review Date: 2/15/2007
Age 7+Toys Go Out
Playful, inventive stories starring oddball toys.
Review Date: 2/5/2007
Age 7+Clementine
Move over, Ramona -- here comes Clementine.
Review Date: 2/1/2007
Age 11+The Accidental Cheerleader
Easy read on fitting in not worth cheering about.
Review Date: 1/24/2007
Age 9+Beacon Street Girls: Worst Enemies/Best Friends
Different is OK -- a great message for tweens.
Review Date: 1/18/2007
Age 9+Bridge to Terabithia
Honest, moving story of friendship and loss.
Review Date: 12/26/2006
Age 9+Donutheart
Funny, moving, loving portrait of a neurotic boy.
Review Date: 11/12/2006
Age 12+Dial L for Loser: A Clique Novel
Tween book is S for superficial, C for catty.
Review Date: 11/6/2006
Age 8+English Roses: Too Good to Be True
Second story joins Madonna's girl clique.
Review Date: 10/19/2006
Age 15+Looking for Alaska
Award-winning novel of life and death, for teens.
Review Date: 2/8/2006
Age 11+The Invasion of the Boy Snatchers: A Clique Novel
Mean, label-loving girls are awful role models.
Review Date: 1/6/2006
Age 13+The Crimes and Punishments of Miss Payne
Teens try to prove tough teacher is a drug dealer.
Review Date: 11/14/2005
Age 8+Donuthead
Lighthearted but heartfelt look at serious issues.
Review Date: 8/23/2005
Age 9+Snap: A Novel
Delicate story of impending death of a loved one.
Review Date: 8/23/2005
Age 10+The Goats
Camp tale gives readers a lot to think about.
Review Date: 3/16/2005
Age 9+Because of Winn-Dixie
This poignant novel is one of the best around.
Review Date: 2/28/2005
Age 12+Bless the Beasts and Children
Classic novel of teenage rebellion.
Review Date: 1/13/2005
Age 10+The Schwa Was Here
Going unnoticed isn't always fun.
Review Date: 10/19/2004
Age 11+The View From Saturday
Brilliant but complex novel for older kids.
Review Date: 9/7/2004
Age 9+Freak the Mighty
Outcasts join forces to conquer readers' hearts.
Review Date: 7/26/2004
Age 2+The Angel and the Soldier Boy
Two toy dolls star in thrilling picture book.
Review Date: 3/16/2004
Age 2+Yo! Yes?
Lends itself to dramatizing with children.
Review Date: 3/16/2004
Age 4+Don't Need Friends
Undeniably sweet tale avoids being saccharine.
Review Date: 3/10/2004
Age 8+The English Roses
Madonna's first book is less than successful.
Review Date: 10/27/2003
Age 4+Ira Says Goodbye
Best for children dealing with moves.
Review Date: 10/6/2003
Age 2+My Friend Bear
A great book about making friends.
Review Date: 10/6/2003
Age 4+Ling Cho and His Three Friends
Twisting story of loyalty and humility.
Review Date: 10/6/2003
Age 2+Mr. Bear Says I Love You
Comforting illustrations and sweet verse.
Review Date: 10/6/2003
Age 4+Frog and Toad Are Friends
The writing is engaging without being cloying.
Review Date: 9/24/2003
Age 4+Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
The ever-ingratiating Lyle charms again.
Review Date: 9/11/2003
Age 4+The Giving Tree
Classic, sensitive parable about selflessness.
Review Date: 9/11/2003
Age 13+Both Sides of Time
Fast-moving pulp fiction.
Review Date: 9/2/2003
Age 6+The Wind in the Willows
A timeless classic for generations.
Review Date: 8/26/2003
Age 4+A Weekend With Wendell
Clever writing keeps this humorous tale on target.
Review Date: 8/20/2003
Age 4+The Rusty, Trusty Tractor
A charming tale of friendship and loyalty.
Review Date: 8/19/2003
Age 11+Fast Sam, Cool Clyde, and Stuff
Funny and sensitive story of friendship.
Review Date: 8/19/2003
Age 2+Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Teaches important lessons about faith, friendship.
Review Date: 8/18/2003
Age 9+Lily's Crossing
Lets readers walk in the shoes of a tweenage girl.
Review Date: 8/18/2003
Age 14+The Second Summer of the Sisterhood
Teens will enjoy, but should read the first book.
Review Date: 8/14/2003
Age 11+Bluish
Fifth-grade girls learn tolerance and compassion.
Review Date: 8/14/2003
Age 9+Amelia's Family Ties
Realistic treatment of subject of divorce.
Review Date: 8/13/2003
Age 7+The All New Amelia
Amelia learns a lesson from identity crisis.
Review Date: 8/13/2003
Age 8+Luv, Amelia Luv, Nadia
A unique format that appeals to kids.
Review Date: 8/13/2003
Age 14+The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
Popular tale of friendship is for teens only.
Review Date: 8/11/2003
Age 2+George and Martha
Solid, simple stories offer lessons in behavior.
Review Date: 8/4/2003
Age 4+Babar and Zephir
Zephir's great adventure will captivate readers.
Review Date: 7/17/2003
