{"product_id":"the-friendship-code-s-a-carter-9798288530913","title":"The Friendship Code: Book 1: Middle School - New School, New Rules","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat if doing the \"right thing\" meant standing alone?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore sixth grade, \u003cb\u003eten-year-old Jade\u003c\/b\u003e had life figured out: two best friends, familiar routines, and a world that made sense. But after her parents' divorce, everything changes-including her school. Starting at Jefferson Middle means new hallways, new faces, and social rules Jade doesn't quite understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrying to fit in feels harder than she expected. Some classmates are welcoming. Others are confusing. And some friendships come with quiet pressure to change who she is. As Jade navigates shifting friendships and unspoken expectations, she begins to question where she truly belongs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaught between wanting to fit in and staying true to herself, Jade faces choices that test her confidence and courage. With small moments of support-and a simple challenge from her dad-Jade starts learning that real friendship isn't about blending in, but about being brave enough to stand on your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⭐ \u003cb\u003eWith over 100 reader reviews\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Friendship Code\u003c\/i\u003e is a heartfelt middle-grade novel about friendship, courage, and finding your voice when everything feels new.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for readers who enjoy: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRealistic middle school stories\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBooks about friendship, peer pressure, and self-confidence\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThoughtful fiction for ages \u003cb\u003e9-12\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eClassroom discussions, book clubs, and social-emotional learning programs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e S. a. Carter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798288530913\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/24\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 130\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.28d","brand":"S. a. Carter","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48454201639167,"sku":"9798288530913","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_55d2f42d-cbdd-47da-9a76-1545ce3d3982.jpg?v=1777304782","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-friendship-code-s-a-carter-9798288530913","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}