Friends Who Stayed

A contemporary middle-grade story about friendship, trust, and finding your people. Sixth grade was supposed to be a fresh start-new lockers, new classes, and new chances. For Lena, Kayla, Theo, Malik, and Cam, it began that way. However, when rumors spread and a "friend" almost tore their group apart, everything changed. Suddenly, the inside jokes were not as funny. The group chat became quiet. They wondered if their friendship was over for good. However, sometimes, falling apart is what helps you see what really matters. How It All Fell Together is a realistic middle-grade novel about the messy side of friendship-the awkward silences, the sting of being left out, and the courage it takes to rebuild when everything feels broken. Perfect for readers aged 9–13 who love relatable school stories, friendship drama, and heartwarming second chances, this book reminds us that friendship is not always easy-but when you find your people, you hold on.

Ever felt like your friend group might not survive middle school? Middle school is ending. Everything is about to change. And for Lena, Kayla, Theo, Malik, and Cam… that's terrifying. They've spent the year navigating inside jokes, awkward moments, group chats, and hard truths. But as the final days count down, secrets surface, emotions run high, and last-minute chaos threatens to pull them apart just when they need each other most. If you've ever wished time would slow down-just long enough to figure things out-this story is for you. In the last ten days of school: Friendships will be tested. Truths will come out. Hearts will break-and mend. And one final promise might be the only thing keeping them together. Ten Days to Done is a funny, heartfelt, and true-to-life middle-grade novel about friendship, growing up, and the courage it takes to stay connected when everything is changing. Because growing up is messy-but friendship is worth fighting for. Perfect for listeners ages 9–13 who love realistic stories

Summer was supposed to be simple. Fun. Predictable. But for Lena, Kayla, Theo, Malik, and Cam, their eighth-grade summer turns out to be anything but. In The Summer We Got Played, a contemporary middle-grade friendship novel filled with heart, humor, and honest moments, five friends step into a season full of unexpected twists-and a few mistakes they never saw coming. Old friendships shift. New challenges arise. And when the easy answers disappear, the group must figure out who they are and where they stand in a summer that tests everything they thought they knew. As secrets surface and feelings get complicated, summer drama threatens to pull them apart. To make it through, they're forced to rely on the one thing that has always mattered most: each other. Because this time, they've learned enough to know better… even when knowing better still hurts. Perfect for readers ages 9–13, this realistic middle-grade coming-of-age story explores friendship, growing up, summer adventures, and the messy, funny, unforgettable moments of being young-reminding readers that real friendships aren't perfect, but they are worth fighting for.