About This Book
A parent should reach for this book when their child is navigating the intense, confusing emotions of a changing friendship, especially one strained by competition or jealousy. Fortunes and Frenemies dives into what happens when a sudden stroke of luck pits two best friends against each other, testing their loyalty and forcing them to confront difficult feelings. With humor and heart, it explores themes of self-confidence, envy, and the hard work of empathy. For ages 9-12, this story normalizes the big feelings that come with middle-grade social shifts and provides a great starting point for conversations about what makes a true friend.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book's core conflict revolves around intense social and emotional turmoil between friends. It directly addresses feelings of jealousy, exclusion, and betrayal in a secular, contemporary school setting. The approach is realistic about the pain these situations cause, but the resolution is ultimately hopeful, emphasizing reconciliation and emotional growth.
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