Blogging Buddies

Name: Blogging Buddies
ISBN: 9780746084601

For the child curious about expressing themselves online, this book explores the joys and challenges of navigating friendships and digital creation.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child expresses interest in starting a blog or sharing their life online. 'Blogging Buddies' follows best friends Cat and Mouse as they create a popular blog, only to find that online fame comes with challenges, including handling mean comments and disagreements over content. The story gently explores themes of friendship loyalty, creative collaboration, and navigating the early days of a digital identity. It’s an ideal, lighthearted read for tweens (ages 9-12) that opens the door to important conversations about online etiquette and staying true to oneself, all wrapped in a fun, relatable school story.

Friendship & Loyalty Coding & Technology Self-Confidence & Identity School Life Friendship & Social Making Friends Teamwork & Collaboration Peer Pressure

What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

Depicts online bullying (trolling) and a temporary, emotional falling-out between best friends.

Sensitive Topics

The book deals directly with online bullying (trolling) in a secular, school-based context. The negative comments are hurtful but age-appropriate (e.g., calling the blog “lame” or “stupid”). The resolution is hopeful, as the protagonists learn to ignore the negativity and support each other, reinforcing positive coping strategies.