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Another stunning novella by a hot new talent in YA, in a gorgeous collectable edition. Two best friends are pushed to breaking point as a dark secret is revealed and the pressures of excellence threaten to destroy their friendship forever.

Jade and Becky have always been best friends; inseparable and often indistinguishable. But when a spiteful comment from an awful ex pushes Jade to the edge, she begins to see that she has always been second best in everything. When the school election offers her the chance to finally be number one, Jade learns just how far she is willing to go to be better than her best friend.

A pitch-perfect new novella from a huge voice in UK YA presented in a gorgeous collectable edition. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 13+



Trade Review

"This short and sweet rumination on friendship, ambition, and jealousy is an absolute must read … Fans of Mean Girls and Holly Bourne will feel right at home in this novella" – Buzzfeed

"I read SECOND BEST FRIEND by Non Pratt all in one gulp. As always, Non is a genius at nailing a compelling and authentic YA voice" – Katherine Webber

"Short but packs such an emotional punch. I love that the denouement revolves around a PowerPoint presentation – absolutely iconic" – Lauren James

"An electric coming-of-age story … perfectly told" – BookTrust

"Sharp and funny and, most importantly, very real" – INIS

Super-readable YA – Second Best Friend

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    A Paperback / softback by Non Pratt, Kate Alizadeh

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      Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
      Publication Date: 09/01/2018
      ISBN13: 9781781127575, 978-1781127575
      ISBN10: 1781127573

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Another stunning novella by a hot new talent in YA, in a gorgeous collectable edition. Two best friends are pushed to breaking point as a dark secret is revealed and the pressures of excellence threaten to destroy their friendship forever.

      Jade and Becky have always been best friends; inseparable and often indistinguishable. But when a spiteful comment from an awful ex pushes Jade to the edge, she begins to see that she has always been second best in everything. When the school election offers her the chance to finally be number one, Jade learns just how far she is willing to go to be better than her best friend.

      A pitch-perfect new novella from a huge voice in UK YA presented in a gorgeous collectable edition. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 13+



      Trade Review

      "This short and sweet rumination on friendship, ambition, and jealousy is an absolute must read … Fans of Mean Girls and Holly Bourne will feel right at home in this novella" – Buzzfeed

      "I read SECOND BEST FRIEND by Non Pratt all in one gulp. As always, Non is a genius at nailing a compelling and authentic YA voice" – Katherine Webber

      "Short but packs such an emotional punch. I love that the denouement revolves around a PowerPoint presentation – absolutely iconic" – Lauren James

      "An electric coming-of-age story … perfectly told" – BookTrust

      "Sharp and funny and, most importantly, very real" – INIS

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