Books Like Best Enemies
Families who loved Best Enemies by Kathleen Leverich often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Best Enemies by Kathleen Leverich often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child comes home frustrated by a friend who is subtly unkind, bossy, or competitive. It is an essential tool for children who find themselves in 'frenemy' dynamics where the social rules feel confusing and unfair. The story follows Priscilla, who must navigate the manipulative antics of her classmate Felicity. While many books focus on physical bullying, this story captures the nuanced psychological games school children often play. It is a realistic, humorous look at how a child can regain their agency and set firm boundaries when a peer refuses to be a true friend. Ideal for the 7 to 10 age group, it validates a child's right to say 'no' to a one-sided friendship.
