Books Like Unfriended
Families who loved Unfriended by Rachel Vail 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 Unfriended by Rachel Vail 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 middle schooler comes home feeling invisible, or when you notice the subtle but sharp sting of social media exclusion affecting their self-esteem. Unfriended explores the rapid-fire shift of sixth-grade social hierarchies through the eyes of six different students. It captures the moment a simple 'like' or a missed invitation can spiral into a full-blown reputation crisis. Parents will appreciate how Rachel Vail captures the nuances of digital-age bullying and the pressure to conform, making it an excellent bridge for discussing online ethics and the value of true loyalty. It is a realistic, relatable guide for ages 10 to 14 navigating the choppy waters of popularity and peer pressure.
