Which middle grade character would be your best friend?
Have you ever read a book and just knew you'd be friends with the protagonist? Well, now's your chance to discover which incredible middle grade character would be your best bud!
It’s the weekend! What are you and your best friend up to?
We’re going to keep it low-key and stay inside. Maybe we’ll watch a few movies.
We’ve got so much planned this weekend, I don’t even know where to begin!
No plans. We’re gonna hop on our bikes and just see what happens!
We’re going to work on our homework together. Makes the work way more fun!
Which is your favorite, very specific, book genre?
Fantasies set in our world.
Sci-fi adventures.
Fantasies set in other worlds.
Epic road trips.
What do you look for most in a friend?
Trust. I need to know that I can always rely on them.
Honesty. I need to know they’ll never lie to me.
Humor. They need to make me laugh!
Loyalty. I need to know they’ll always have my back.
What’s your worst quality?
My room is always messy.
It’s hard for me to trust others.
I get angry easily.
I tend to rush into things without thinking.
If you could be any of the following, which would you want to be?
A mad scientist.
A superhero.
A secret agent.
An explorer.
If you were in a bit of trouble, how would you want your friend to help?
I’d want them to swoop in and save me.
I’d want their help to figure out what to do next.
I’d want them right next to me, in the same amount of trouble.
I’d want them to trust me enough to save myself.
Amari Peters from Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston!
Amari is brilliant, headstrong, and loving to those nearest and dearest to her. When you have Amari in your corner, you just know that she’ll do anything and everything she can to support you. Though she can be quick to react and may go headfirst into danger without really thinking about the consequences, she considers honesty and integrity the most important values in a friendship. When you’re friends with Amari Peters, you’ve got a friend for life!
Catch up on Amari’s adventures in Amari and the Night Brothers before the sequel, Amari and the Great Game, hits shelves on August 30, 2022!
Catch up on Amari’s adventures in Amari and the Night Brothers before the sequel, Amari and the Great Game, hits shelves on August 30, 2022!
Morrigan Crow from Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
Morrigan is the kind of spirited and witty friend you’d want when embarking on a grand adventure. She has the exact right sense of bravery, determination, and disregard for the rules that you’d want when facing down bullies or the greatest enemy of all time. Morrigan has been through a lot, so although she has a tendency to assume the worst, she considers loyalty and trust among the highest qualities of friendship. Though she finds it difficult to trust others, once you’ve made the effort to befriend her, Morrigan Crow will have your back no matter the odds!
Catch up on Morrigan’s adventures now and get ready for the 4th book, Silverborn: The Mystery of Morrigan Crow when it releases on October 11, 2022!
Catch up on Morrigan’s adventures now and get ready for the 4th book, Silverborn: The Mystery of Morrigan Crow when it releases on October 11, 2022!
Tristan Strong from Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia!
Tristan cares greatly for his friends and loved ones and holds those he trusts very close to his heart. He is very protective, so if you find yourself in even a little bit of trouble, Tristan will go to great lengths to ensure your safety. Although Tristan can sometimes make rash decisions that get him into trouble, he will defend you and all those he cares for at his own risk. Prepare to be launched into an epic adventure when you’re friends with Tristan Strong!
Read all about Tristan’s adventures in Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, Tristan Strong Destroys the World, and Tristan Strong Keeps Punching!
Read all about Tristan’s adventures in Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, Tristan Strong Destroys the World, and Tristan Strong Keeps Punching!
Sal Vidón from Sal & Gabi Break the Universe by Carlos Hernandez!
Whether it’s jumping through universes or pulling pranks, Sal is as quick-thinking and funny as they come. A self-proclaimed magician and a bit of a troublemaker, Sal has a tendency to not always think through potential consequences and would much rather act first and think later. Though you may have to rescue Sal a bit from himself, you’ll be rewarded with a caring friend who always tries to see the best in others. You’re never going to have a dull moment with Sal Vidón as your best friend!
Be sure to check out Sal’s adventures in Sal & Gabi Break the Universe and Sal & Gabi Fix the Universe!
Be sure to check out Sal’s adventures in Sal & Gabi Break the Universe and Sal & Gabi Fix the Universe!
