The Sideways Mean Cycle: Breaking the Friendship Loop

By Ashley B. Warren

Friendship drama doesn't start loud. It starts small.

When Avery feels left out, she says she doesn't care. But hurt has a way of sneaking out sideways.

Whispers turn into tension.
Tension turns into storms.
And before she knows it, she's stuck in a loop she didn't mean to start.

In this honest and relatable story for ages 8-11, Avery learns how small sparks grow into big conflicts - and how brave words can break the cycle.

Perfect for:

Upper elementary classroomsSchool counseling lessonsSmall groups and book clubsParents navigating friendship drama

Includes a ready-to-use discussion guide for classrooms and families.

Because storms feel big... but most of them start small.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GR9KSSTT
• ISBN13: 9798250771436
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 35 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.1" x 8.5"