Books like Among friends by Caroline B. Cooney
In "Among Friends," Caroline B. Cooney follows six high‑school juniors as they record their thoughts and observations over a three‑month English assignment. Through their diaries, the students uncover unexpected and often painful revelations about their own identities and the dynamics of their friendships, offering a candid look at the challenges of growing up.
The novel explores themes of self‑perception, interpersonal relationships, and the pressures of high‑school life, while highlighting the complexities of adolescent friendship and the growth that comes from honest self‑reflection.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Caroline B. Cooney
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