Friendship

The solace and comfort of true friendship — and the pain of its loss — can rival any romantic or familial relationship. In this collection, we present texts that examine the unique qualities and costs of deep friendships.

Fellowship Point

by Alice Elliott Dark

Publication year 2022

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Friendship, Death, Aging, Love, Memory, Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Community, Beauty, Animals, Plants, Place, Literature, Perseverance

Tags Historical Fiction, Depression & Suicide, Health, Love & Sexuality, Mental Illness, Parenting, Social Justice, Science & Nature, Modern Classic Fiction

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Finally

by Wendy Mass

Publication year 2010

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Joy, Regret, Femininity, Childhood & Youth, Appearance & Reality, Objects & Materials, Friendship, Self Discovery, Fate

Tags Realistic Fiction, Fantasy, Children`s Literature, Humor, Contemporary Literature

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Finding Junie Kim

by Ellen Oh

Publication year 2019

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Conflict, Hate & Anger, Memory, Language, Mental Health, Coming of Age, The Past, Food, Family, Friendship, Grandparents, Immigration, War, Justice

Tags Children`s Literature, Military & War, Modern Classic Fiction, World History, Historical Fiction, Mental Illness, Realistic Fiction, Korean War

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Finding Margaret Fuller

by Allison Pataki

Publication year 2024

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Literature, Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Perseverance, Love, Revenge, Femininity, Midlife, Future, Friendship, Marriage, Self Discovery, Social Class, Community, Education, Equality, Fate, Justice

Tags Historical Fiction, US History, Gender & Feminism, World History

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Fire and Ice

by Erin Hunter

Publication year 2003

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Conflict, Perseverance, Fear, Hope, Love, Memory, Nostalgia, Animals, Appearance & Reality, Environment, Food, Nature Versus Nurture, Family, Friendship, Mothers, Siblings, Teamwork, Community, Loyalty & Betrayal, Order & Chaos, Power & Greed, Safety & Danger, Trust & Doubt

Tags Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Children`s Literature, Animals

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Firefly Lane

by Kristin Hannah

Publication year 2008

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Trust & Doubt, Appearance & Reality, Friendship

Tags Realistic Fiction, Modern Classic Fiction, Dramatic Literature, Historical Fiction, Romance

Firefly Lane is a 2008 young adult novel by the New York Times best-selling American author Kristin Hannah. She has written more than 20 novels including The Nightingale, The Great Alone, and The Women. Firefly Lane begins in 1974 and tells the story of two women whose 30-year friendship becomes the stabilizing force in their lives.Content Warning: The source text and this guide discuss rape, drug addiction, and alcohol addiction.Plot SummaryFirefly Lane tells the story... Read Firefly Lane Summary

Firegirl

by Tony Abbott

Publication year 2006

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Friendship

Tags Realistic Fiction, Coming of Age, Bullying, Children`s Literature, Education, Education, Modern Classic Fiction

Seventh grade loner Tom Bender’s life is changed by his friendship with Jessica, a severely disfigured burn survivor in Tony Abbott’s moving contemporary middle grade novel, Firegirl (2006). Shy and empathetic, Tom gradually overcomes his fear of Jessica and gets to know his new classmate, causing a rift between Tom and his friend, Jeff. While Jeff spreads malicious talk about Jessica, Tom sees past Jessica’s exterior to the person inside. Abbott sensitively explores themes of... Read Firegirl Summary

Fish in a Tree

by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

Publication year 2015

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Friendship, Gender Identity, Disability

Tags Realistic Fiction, Bullying, Disability, Children`s Literature, Education, Education, Modern Classic Fiction

Fish in a Tree is a 2015 middle-grade novel by American author Lynda Mullaly Hunt (Shouting at the Rain, One for the Murphys). It follows the story of a middle-school girl named Ally, who is artistically and mathematically talented but unable to read due to her dyslexia. Throughout Ally’s school career, she uses humor, misbehavior, and feigned sickness to distract from her learning difficulty, doing everything in her power to avoid writing and reading tasks... Read Fish in a Tree Summary

Flight Of The Puffin

by Ann Braden

Publication year 2021

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Family, Conflict, Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Perseverance, Hope, Loneliness, Memory, Shame & Pride, Gender Identity, Childhood & Youth, Fathers, Friendship, Mothers, Siblings, Self Discovery, Art, Equality, Good & Evil, Justice, Loyalty & Betrayal, Trust & Doubt

Tags Realistic Fiction, LGBTQ+, Children`s Literature

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Float

by Laura Martin

Publication year 2018

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Fear, Loneliness, Disability, Friendship, Self Discovery, Safety & Danger

Tags Science Fiction, Children`s Literature, Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Humor

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Flora And Ulysses

by Kate DiCamillo

Publication year 2013

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Family, Friendship

Tags Humor, Children`s Literature, Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Animals

Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures is a middle-grade magical realism novel written by Kate DiCamillo, illustrated by K. G. Campbell, and originally published in 2013. DiCamillo is a renowned middle-grade author who also wrote Because of Winn-Dixie and The Tale of Despereaux, among other books. Flora and Ulysses was the recipient of the John Newbery Medal for the Most Distinguished Contribution to American Literature for Children in 2014. It was also adapted into a... Read Flora And Ulysses Summary

Forever...

by Judy Blume

Publication year 1975

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Grandparents, Mothers, Fathers, Sexual Identity, Self Discovery, Friendship

Tags Romance, Coming of Age, Realistic Fiction, Modern Classic Fiction, Classic Fiction

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Forget Me Not

by Ellie Terry

Publication year 2017

Genre Novel/Book in Verse, Fiction

Themes Mental Health, Friendship, Childhood & Youth

Tags Realistic Fiction, Disability, Children`s Literature, Modern Classic Fiction, Mental Illness

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Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock

by Matthew Quick

Publication year 2013

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Future, Mental Health, Friendship, Good & Evil

Tags Depression & Suicide, Trauma & Abuse, Diversity, Realism, Realistic Fiction, Modern Classic Fiction, Mental Illness

The young adult novel Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock depicts the day 18-year-old Leonard Peacock plans to carry out a murder-suicide. Author Matthew Quick wrote this and other popular titles, including Silver Linings Playbook, adapted into the Oscar-winning film. This guide refers to the 2013 hardback first edition from Little, Brown and Company.Plot SummaryNarrator and protagonist Leonard Peacock sits alone in his home the morning of his birthday. Later that day, he plans to kill himself... Read Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock Summary

Foul Trouble

by John Feinstein

Publication year 2013

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Coming of Age, Future, Appearance & Reality, Friendship, Teamwork, Fame, Wins & Losses

Tags Children`s Literature, Realistic Fiction, Sports, Modern Classic Fiction, Action & Adventure

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Four Eyes

by Rex Ogle

Publication year 2023

Genre Graphic Memoir , Nonfiction

Themes Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Perseverance, Gratitude, Childhood & Youth, Family, Friendship, Self Discovery, Social Class, Community, Education, Justice, Loyalty & Betrayal, Truth & Lies

Tags Coming of Age, Bullying

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