At eleven, friendship stories become about who you become — the friends you grow up with and the ones who shape who you turn into. Our picks here sit on the edge of YA: adolescence is landing, friendships are in flux, and the books don't shy away from either. Each one hand-picked by Hannah, a former English teacher.
35 friendship books for 11-year-olds
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What age is Lottie Brooks for? A straight answer on the crush and puberty content, how the books grow up with Lottie, and four funny picks for the not-quite-ready.
FriendshipWhat age is Dork Diaries for? An honest guide to the crushes and mean-girl drama inside, the age we shelve Nikki's diaries at, and four books to hand over in the meantime.
FriendshipFunny, honest books like Lottie Brooks for 9 to 12 year olds. Diary-style laughs, friendship dramas and growing-up worries, all hand-picked.
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