Books like Girls in tears (Girls #4) by Jacqueline Wilson
In the fourth book of Jacqueline Wilson’s celebrated GIRLS series, Ellie, Magda, and Nadine confront new challenges that strain their friendship. Ellie’s romance with Russell stalls, Magda mourns a lost pet, and Nadine resists her friends’ warnings about an online boyfriend. Through tears, arguments, and heartfelt confessions, the girls learn that shared support and honest communication are essential to keeping their bond alive. The novel follows the tone of earlier titles in the series—GIRLS IN LOVE, GIRLS UNDER PRESSURE, and GIRLS OUT LATE—providing an engaging read for older young‑adult readers.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Jacqueline Wilson
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