Best Friends

By Jacqueline Wilson

Book Overview

Gemma and Alice have been best friends since they were both born on the same day in the same hospital. It doesn't matter that Gemma loves soccer while Alice prefers drawing, or that Gemma is always getting into trouble while Alice is a model student and daughter. But when Alice has to move, their friendship is put to the test. They call each other and write letters, but they're used to seeing each other every day. Can Gemma bear to celebrate her birthday without Alice? Can she stand it when Alice starts making new friends? And with Alice living hundreds of miles away, will they ever see each other again?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312581440
• ISBN13: 9780312581442
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Square Fish
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.1" x 7.5"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Sweet and fun

English school girls Gemma (sporty, a little loud, a little clumsy) and Alice (girly, pretty and sweet) are best friends despite their somewhat opposite personalities. When Alice has to move away the friendship undergoes some rough times. It's fun to read about these two pre-teens. The story is warm and humorous without being overly sweet, and the drawings at the start of each chapter are very cute. The book shows how friendships can change and grow as the people themselves change. Great supporting characters, too. If you like this book, author Jacqueline Wilson is a prolific writer, with many award- winning books to her name.

Best Friends Forever

"Best Friends" is a book about 2 girls, Gemma and Alice, who are about 11 years old. Gemma and Alice have been BEST FRIENDS FOREVER! Even though they are completely different, it doesn't keep them from being the best of friends. They share everything from toys and games to deep dark secrets. But Alice is hiding something from her and Gemma found it out because she read Alice's diary. It's a secret and Alice doesn't want anyone to know, but she never knew it could ruin their friendship. "Best Friends" is a great book for kids who like realistic books and is for the ages 9-12. It is an excellent book because it has a twist in the ending. Be sure to put this book on your book list.