The Best Friend Bracelet

Name: The Best Friend Bracelet
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Nicole D. Collier
ISBN: 9780063326194

Author: Nicole D. Collier

Narrator: Bahni Turpin

Unabridged: 5 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 10/15/2024

Categories: Children's Fiction, Children's Social Themes, School

Synopsis

A tender, funny story about making—and keeping—friends, perfect for fans of Sarah Mlynowski.At Hurston Middle School, best friendship is a big deal. And Zariah Brown makes the best best friendship bracelets in town. Business is booming; Zariah can hardly keep up with orders. The problem is, Zariah doesn’t have a best friend of her own. As the entire seventh grade gears up for their big Pajama Jam weekend, it seems as if everyone else is paired up except her. So Zariah pours her heart and soul into making the ultimate friendship bracelet, using a set of beads gifted to her by a mysterious woman. But the bracelet turns out to be a tiny bit . . . magical. In fact, anyone who puts it on instantly becomes Zariah’s best friend. Now all she has to do is find the perfect best friend and get the bracelet on them. Easy, right? It turns out finding the ideal friend isn’t so simple, and things quickly spin out of control. Will Zariah ever find her true BFF, or is she destined to be alone forever?

About Nicole D. Collier

Nicole D. Collier, PhD, grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, the child of an accountant and a public school librarian. She taught fourth grade before becoming an author and leadership coach. In all her endeavors, she enjoys helping people mine the creativity, wisdom, and courage for change. The author of Just Right Jillian and The Many Fortunes of Maya, her writing illuminates the challenges and rewards that come from learning to be true to yourself. A self-proclaimed ever-victorious woman, Nicole has been known to run, dance, and turn cartwheels from time to time. She currently resides in St. Petersburg, Florida, with her husband, Phillip.

Reviews

Goodreads review by FloeticFlo on February 13, 2025

3,5 stars, rounded up Super cute! Great MG voice. I loved how all the angst was friendship angst and not boy angst. Because friendship is so big and important, especially at that age.......more

Goodreads review by Melinda on November 09, 2024

This was such a fun surprise! So many of the middle grade novels I read have kid characters who talk and think like adults, but this one is refreshingly age-appropriate. Best friend breakups! The absolute weight of a slumber party invite! Dialogue that you could actually imagine coming out of the mo......more

Goodreads review by Melanie on October 30, 2024

Nicole Collier (Just Right Jillian, The Many Fortunes of Maya) has written two books for elementary aged readers filled with messages of being true to yourself, and positive friend and family relationships. This 3rd book has main characters just beginning 7th grade and facing the anxieties typically......more

Goodreads review by SOYAMRG on February 01, 2025

In this lightly magical tale, Zariah is known for the fantastic friendship bracelets she has a gift for making. All manner of middle school students hire her to make custom bracelets for their besties. The thought and care Zariah puts into each bracelet makes them special, but all that effort just h......more

Goodreads review by Jane on December 26, 2024

The Best Friend Bracelet may be the first book by Nicole Collier that I have read. She seems to understand the minds of middle school girls - their insecurities and desires for a best friend. I loved the fact that the main character is a young female entrepreneur. Zariah makes unique bracelets for g......more