The Hard Kind Of Promise
California seventh-graders Sarah and Marjorie made a promise in kindergarten to always be friends, but Marjorie is weird and Sarah, wanting to be at least somewhat popular, makes friends with a fellow choir member.
FIC
year: 2011
copies: 11
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 670
subjects: best friends [X], friendship, popularity [X], individuality [X], middle schools, california, identity
Jessica Darling's It List
The day before seventh grade begins, twelve-year-old Jessica Darling gets a list from her sister, whose popularity and beauty made her a junior-high standout, but when she tries to follow it, all goes awry, including losing her best friend.
FIC
year: 2013
copies: 13
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 810
The (totally Not) Guaranteed Guide To Friends, Foes & Faux Friends
"Twelve-year-old Jessica Darling receives another cryptic list from her older sister, Bethany.
FIC
year: 2015
copies: 14
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 810
subjects: junior high schools, schools, popularity [X], individuality [X], sleepovers, school stories, best friends [X], friendship, sisters, family life