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Praise for Best Friends

Book one of The Orion Sessions, by Cheryl DaVeiga

First place, middle-grade fiction — Purple Dragonfly Book Awards
A Reedsy Discovery must read

The author deftly portrays the world of middle school — an immensely likable protagonist. This convincing, upbeat tale of adolescence champions growth and self-reliance.

Kirkus Reviews

“Poignant, funny, and honest — perfectly capturing the intense emotions and friendships that characterize life in middle school. Best Friends is a story about music, experience, and growing into oneself.”
The Children's Book Review
“With the book's short length and significant white space on each page, busy middle schoolers, and even those who struggle with longer texts, will be happy to encounter this one.”
Independent Book Review
“Well-paced and told with a comedic flair — a fun and emotional read.”
Readers' Favorite
“Fresh, perceptive, and irresistibly readable.”
The Prairies Book Review
“Poignant, funny, and honest — perfectly capturing the intense emotions and friendships that characterize life in middle school. Best Friends is a story about music, experience, and growing into oneself.”
The Children's Book Review
“With the book's short length and significant white space on each page, busy middle schoolers, and even those who struggle with longer texts, will be happy to encounter this one.”
Independent Book Review
“Well-paced and told with a comedic flair — a fun and emotional read.”
Readers' Favorite
“Fresh, perceptive, and irresistibly readable.”
The Prairies Book Review
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From teachers, parents and readers

The people who see how it lands with actual middle schoolers

“So cute and creative! My middle school students would relate to the characters, and I enjoyed this as an adult, too! It reminded me of how unsure I was of myself, and the story encourages people to keep growing into who they're meant to be. Well-developed characters — looking forward to more!”

Middle school teacher, Netgalley

“A meaningful read that sparks important conversations. A book I absolutely would recommend for middle school classrooms, as well as for parents looking for a story their child will both connect with and enjoy. My seventh graders loved it.””

Toni Carson, Dodd Middle School

“My 9-year-old loved this book — I know many of my students will see themselves in her.”

Teacher and parent, Netgalley

“Orion is the teenage girl in all of us — no matter what your interests are. A must-read!”

Middle school student

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Book two and book three continue Orion’s story.

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