Name: Wrong Friend
ISBN: 9781250851963

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Friendship, Unscripted

A candid graphic novel about friendship changing shape, with room for the awkward parts.

Come here for

The tender, untidy business of growing apart and finding new friends
Family embarrassment and guinea pig allergies in the mix

Expect

An honest, accessible take on shifting friendships

Book Details

Authors: Charise Mericle Harper
Publisher: First Second
Published: January 20, 2026
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Navigating Peer Pressure · Comics & Society
Reading lane: Navigating Peer Pressure

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Publisher Categories

Friendship
Comics Biographies
Comics & Society

About This Book

What happens when your BFF is no longer forever? A fresh and honest graphic novel about friendships lost and found. "Perfect for readers of Shannon Hale and Raina Telgemeier!" — Kirkus Reviews , starred review Charise and Casey have been best friends for years. It never mattered that Casey was older by two years—until she started high school. Now, the two barely talk, and Charise is on a mission to get a new best friend. But can she find that perfect person while navigating...

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What happens when your BFF is no longer forever? A fresh and honest graphic novel about friendships lost and found. "Perfect for readers of Shannon Hale and Raina Telgemeier!" — Kirkus Reviews , starred review Charise and Casey have been best friends for years. It never mattered that Casey was older by two years—until she started high school. Now, the two barely talk, and Charise is on a mission to get a new best friend. But can she find that perfect person while navigating long-distance friendships, guinea pig allergies, and the embarrassing quirks of her family?