Chris Makes a Friend
Chris Makes a Friend by Alex Gino, published by Scholastic, Incorporated on November 4, 2025, is a 240-page children’s book that explores themes of friendship and family dynamics. In this story, Chris finds herself reluctantly spending the summer with her grandparents and younger sister, Becca. While Chris prefers the solitude of reading, her grandparents encourage her to venture outdoors, leading her to unexpected encounters in the woods.
As Chris navigates her summer, she meets Mia, who offers a connection that Chris struggles to find within her family. Their friendship develops as they share moments away from the demands of family life. This edition delves into the complexities of growing up, social skills, and the nuances of unexpected friendships, making it a thoughtful read for those interested in LGBTQ+ themes and the challenges of childhood relationships.
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From the award-winning author of MELISSA, a sweet and tart story about unexpected friendship and family reconciliation.
THIS IS NOT THE SUMMER CHRIS HAD PLANNED…
Chris does not want to be spending the summer with her grandparents and her little sister. Her grandparents aren’t bad — they just don’t let Chris do what she wants to do, which is sit around and read all day. And her sister, Becca, is the opposite, never sitting still and never being quiet.
The good part is that Chris’s grandparents are always telling her to go outside and “get some air” — so she can escape into the woods with a book and get some alone time. Or at least it’s alone time until Mia comes along. Mia is also in town for the summer, and she understands Chris in a way that Chris’s family just can’t.
Soon Chris is sneaking off to spend as much time with her friend as possible. But is there more to Mia than Mia is saying?
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