{"product_id":"thats-what-friends-do-isbn-9780062888945","title":"That’s What Friends Do","description":"\u003cp\u003eA heartfelt and powerful debut novel for fans of Erin Entrada Kelly and John David Anderson, That’s What Friends Do is a book for anyone learning how to have the hard conversations about feelings, boundaries, and what it means to be a true friend. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSamantha Goldstein and David Fisher have been friends ever since they met on their town’s Little League baseball team. But when a new kid named Luke starts hanging out with them, what was a comfortable pair becomes an awkward trio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLuke’s comments make Sammie feel uncomfortable—but all David sees is how easily Luke flirts with Sammie, and so David decides to finally make a move on the friend he’s always had a crush on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoon things go all wrong and too far, and Sammie and David are both left feeling hurt, confused, and unsure of themselves, without anyone to talk to about what happened.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs rumors start flying around the school, David must try to make things right (if he can) and Sammie must learn to speak up about what’s been done to her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Bank Street Children's Best Book of the Year\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn Indie Next List Pick\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow do you stay friends when everything goes wrong?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBest Friends to... Something Complicated:\u003c\/b\u003e Sammie and David have been inseparable since Little League. But a new kid and an old crush put their friendship to the ultimate test.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRealistic Middle School Drama:\u003c\/b\u003e When Luke joins their group, a comfortable pair becomes an awkward trio. As rumors fly, Sammie and David must figure out who their real friends are—and what that truly means.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Story About Boundaries:\u003c\/b\u003e After a moment on the bus goes too far, Sammie has to find the courage to speak up about what happened, while David must face the consequences of his actions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNavigating Tough Topics:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for young readers, parents, and teachers, this heartfelt novel is a powerful tool for starting conversations about respect, personal space, and healthy relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Barnhart artfully weaves two viewpoints together, offering a frank portrayal of middle school struggles and the ever-changing nature of friendship.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDee Romito, author of The BFF Bucket List\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A dazzling debut, That’s What Friends Do is a gorgeous, heartbreaking, and deeply felt tribute to the power of friendship.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePaul Griffin, author of When Friendship Followed Me Home\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A careful introduction to consent and sexual harassment for a middle-grade audience... A worthy, timely, ambitious debut.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Readers who are beginning to navigate more complicated emotions and personal boundaries will appreciate this story which deftly handles sensitive topics like inappropriate touching and body autonomy.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The book opens the doors to honest and truthful experiences of damage as a result of gender stereotypes that painfully impact both girls and boys.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Fans of Barbara Dee, Ali Benjamin, and Lynda Mullaly Hunt will find this discussion of shattered friendships, toxic masculinity and bullying to be a riveting read.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eYoung Adult Books Central\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Told in dual perspectives, this important book will generate conversations about rape culture, consent, and positive relationships.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Mighty Girl\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quill Tree Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889520636133,"sku":"NP9780062888945","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062888945.jpg?v=1730231424","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/thats-what-friends-do-isbn-9780062888945","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}