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.

White Bird

by R. J. Palacio

Publication year 2019

Genre Graphic Novel/Book, Fiction

Themes Disability, Death, Safety & Danger, Childhood & Youth, Coming of Age, Friendship, Memory, The Past, Fear, Family, War, Grief, Conflict, Fathers, Justice, Good & Evil, Power & Greed, Politics & Government, Trust & Doubt, Hope, Gratitude, Loneliness, Loyalty & Betrayal, Appearance & Reality, Nation

Tags Historical Fiction, Children`s Literature, Dramatic Literature, World War II, Holocaust, Military & War, World History

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Wildfire

by Rodman Philbrick

Publication year 2019

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Friendship, Perseverance, Environment, Climate, Self Discovery

Tags Action & Adventure, Survival Fiction, Natural Disaster, Children`s Literature, Horror & Suspense, Realistic Fiction

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Wings of Starlight

by Allison Saft

Publication year 2025

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Conflict, Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Perseverance, Fear, Forgiveness, Gratitude, Guilt, Hope, Joy, Love, Coming of Age, Future, The Past, Animals, Appearance & Reality, Environment, Nature Versus Nurture, Place, Friendship, Teamwork, Community, Politics & Government, War, Fate, Good & Evil, Justice, Loyalty & Betrayal, Trust & Doubt, Truth & Lies, Wins & Losses

Tags Fantasy, Romance, Fairy Tale & Folklore

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Wink

by Rob Harrell

Publication year 2020

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Self Discovery, Appearance & Reality, Friendship

Tags Realistic Fiction, Humor, Health, Children`s Literature, Education, Education, Modern Classic Fiction

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Winnie-the-Pooh

by A. A. Milne

Publication year 1926

Genre Short Story Collection, Fiction

Themes Friendship, Joy, Order & Chaos, Appearance & Reality, Place, Community

Tags Classic Fiction, Children`s Literature, Fantasy, Animals, Food, Relationships, Science & Nature

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Wintergirls

by Laurie Halse Anderson

Publication year 2009

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Mental Health, Family, Grief, Friendship, Mothers, Guilt, Shame & Pride, Food, Fear, Trust & Doubt, Conflict, Fathers, Appearance & Reality

Tags Realistic Fiction, Mental Illness, Grief & Death, Depression & Suicide, Modern Classic Fiction

Wintergirls is a young-adult novel by Laurie Halse Anderson published in 2009 by Penguin Books. Wintergirls is the winner of the 2010 Milwaukee County Teen Book Award and has received several other award nominations. Wintergirls follows the mental health journey of Lia Overbrook as she attempts recovery from anorexia, depression, and other mental health issues. Lia spends the weeks during Thanksgiving and Christmas struggling to gain closure over her former best friend Cassie’s death. Lia... Read Wintergirls Summary

Wish

by Barbara O'Connor

Publication year 2016

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Family, Friendship, Community, Childhood & Youth, Disability

Tags Realistic Fiction, Animals, Bullying, Children`s Literature

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Year of Wonders

by Geraldine Brooks

Publication year 2001

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Femininity, Fear, Perseverance, Self Discovery, Community, Religion & Spirituality, Trust & Doubt, Friendship

Tags Historical Fiction, Health, British Literature, World History

Year of Wonders (2001) is a historical fiction novel by Geraldine Brooks, tracing the 1666 outbreak of the bubonic plague in the English town of Eyam. When the town’s zealous rector, Michael Mompellion, and the community submit to a voluntary quarantine, young widow Anna Frith serves with the rector and his wife Elinor to minister to the townsfolk as the plague wreaks havoc. Through the eyes of 18-year-old Anna, the novel explores what happens when... Read Year of Wonders Summary