Books like My fake boyfriend is better than yours by Kristina Springer
Twelve‑year‑old Tori is not convinced when her best friend Sea announces that she has a boyfriend. Determined to prove the story wrong, Tori creates her own imaginary boyfriend, who, to everyone’s surprise, proves to be considerably better in every imaginable way. The story explores themes of friendship, honesty, and the power of imagination as the two girls navigate their friendship and invent a playful rivalry.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Kristina Springer
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