Unfriended
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Book Brief
304
Novel • Fiction
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TechnologyGreenwich Village, New York • 2010s
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Conflict•
Guilt2014
Viking Children's Books
Middle grade
10-14 years
670L
Super Short Summary
Unfriended by Rachel Vail follows sixth-grader Truly as she navigates the complexities of middle school and social media interactions, dealing with issues of bullying, digital communication, and peer pressure. The story, told from multiple perspectives, portrays the emotional challenges and identity struggles of Truly and her classmates as they move through a turbulent period of their lives. The novel tackles the sensitive topics of bullying and peer rejection.
Contemplative
Emotional
Challenging
Nostalgic
Heartwarming
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Rachel Vail's Unfriended delves into the complexities of middle school friendships and social media's influence on young relationships. Critics laud its realistic portrayal of teen dynamics and authentic voices, though some note a predictable plot. The novel's engaging narrative and relatable characters resonate well despite its familiar themes.
Who Should Read Unfriended?
Readers who would enjoy Rachel Vail's Unfriended are typically middle school and early teen students interested in realistic fiction that explores social dynamics and friendships. Fans of Ann M. Martin’s The Babysitters Club and Lauren Myracle’s ttyl series would likely appreciate the relatable characters and contemporary themes.
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Hazel is Truly’s initial best friend who becomes an agent of chaos after losing Truly to the popular group, known for her independent style and self-assured demeanor.
Natasha is a once close friend of Truly, now an antagonist, who navigates the social hierarchy of the popular crowd with an ambitious and sometimes manipulative approach.
Brooke is the welcoming and inclusive most popular girl at school, whose kind nature inadvertently sets off a chain of events affecting Truly, Hazel, and Natasha.
Clay and Jack are part of the popular crowd and represent positive male role models, involved as potential romantic interests without engaging in the drama of the group.
Evangeline and Lulu are part of the popular circle, contributing to the group's dynamic with their playful use of social media and support for Brooke's friendly leadership.
304
Novel • Fiction
•
TechnologyGreenwich Village, New York • 2010s
•
Conflict•
Guilt2014
Viking Children's Books
Middle grade
10-14 years
670L
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