- Graphic Novels
- Ages 8–12
- Contemporary
Besties: Find Their Groove
Book 2 of 5 in BestiesView the full series
Part of the World of Click universeOpen the collection
A school-dance story about Beth and Chanda trying to find confidence in different ways. It is a lively, lower-risk friendship graphic novel with a good mix of performance nerves, style and self-expression.
- Best for8–12
- FormatGraphic
- Length208 pp
- Read aloud~1 hr40 min
The vibe
What it’s like.
Style
- Conversational
- Comedic
Tone
- Funny
- Warm
- Heartwarming
- Cosy
- Thought provoking
Themes
Experience meters
What’s it about?
The story.
The school dance is coming up, and Beth and Chanda want everything to be perfect. But dances have a way of making every social worry feel bigger: what to wear, who to go with, how to act, whether to dance, and how to be yourself when everyone seems to be watching. Beth and Chanda's friendship is strong, but they do not always want the same things or feel confident in the same situations. As they navigate expectations, excitement and awkward moments, they have to find their own groove rather than copying what anyone else thinks cool should look like. This second Besties graphic novel continues the World of Click's focus on everyday middle-grade feelings: friendship, confidence, embarrassment and belonging. With Kayla Miller and Jeffrey Canino writing and Kristina Luu illustrating, it is bright, accessible and well pitched for readers who enjoy school-social stories without heavy peril.
Fit check
Right for your child?
Where it lands by age
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- Best fit · 8–12
- Read aloud · 7–11
- Independent · 8–12
Prose load
Light
Visual support
Very high
Reluctant-reader friendly
Very
Read-aloud quality
Strong
Works well for
- Reading aloud
- Bedtime
- Reluctant readers
Nothing in the book is likely to concern most parents. Safe to recommend without preview.
Bedtime suitability
4 / 5 · Bedtime-friendly
Sensitive-child
4 / 5 · Good fit
Graphic intensity
1 / 5 · None
Best for
- School dance story
- Best friend duo
- Confidence story
- Realistic graphic novel
- Reluctant readers
Avoid if
- Not ready for school dance social pressure
- Wants action adventure
- Prefers fantasy or sci fi
Particularly good for children who are…
- Making friends
- Reluctant reader
- Low self esteem
- Interested in art and creativity
- Anxiety and worry
In the classroom
How it works in school.
A warm, funny friendship-drama comic series — a reluctant-reader favourite that also opens talk about friendships and growing up.
A book children love that happens to support school — never a stand-in for the texts a class is taught with. Reviewed for the classroom · June 2026.
Why it lands
Why they love it.
Why kids love it
The specific recognition is school-dance pressure — Beth and Chanda wanting the perfect night, not always wanting the same things, having to figure out their own confidence rather than borrowing each other's. The Besties for a child anxious about a school dance.
- Friendship and belonging
- Being special or chosen
- Transformation
Why parents love it
The Besties for the school-dance week — friendship under social pressure, dancing confidence, low peril, gentle stakes. Useful pick when a child is starting to notice the politics of school events. Reliable mid-series.
- Conversation starter
- Quick to read
- Shared humour
- Bedtime appropriate
In the series
Besties.
5 books · open the series →
About the creators
About the creators.
If you liked this
Three ways out of this book.
If you liked this, try…
Lateral matches. Same shelf, different texture.
Come into this from…
Easier or preparing reads — perfect lead-ins.
Where to go next…
Escalation reads — a step up in scale, silliness, or stakes.
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