- Graphic Novels
- Ages 8–12
- Comedy
Besties: Prank War
Book 3 of 5 in BestiesView the full series
Part of the World of Click universeOpen the collection
A more comedy-forward Besties entry starring Trent and Sawyer, whose accidental prank war gets out of hand. It is a strong fit for readers who like realistic school stories with a bit more mischief and consequence.
- Best for8–12
- FormatGraphic
- Length224 pp
- Read aloud~1 hr45 min
The vibe
What it’s like.
Style
- Conversational
- Comedic
Tone
- Funny
- Silly
- Warm
- Exciting
- Heartwarming
Themes
Experience meters
What’s it about?
The story.
Trent and Sawyer are best friends, which means they understand each other's jokes, schemes and competitive streaks better than anyone. But when one prank leads to another, the boys accidentally spark a classwide prank war. At first, the chaos is funny and exciting: clever tricks, big reactions and the thrill of getting one step ahead. Then the consequences start piling up, and Trent and Sawyer have to work out whether winning the prank war is worth risking their friendships. This third Besties graphic novel shifts the series focus from Beth and Chanda to a different best-friend duo, giving the World of Click a slightly more energetic, joke-led flavour. Written by Kayla Miller and Jeffrey Canino, with art by Sarah K. Turner, it balances school-comedy fun with a clear message about responsibility, escalation and knowing when to stop.
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
- Reluctant readers
Nothing in the book is likely to concern most parents. Safe to recommend without preview.
Bedtime suitability
3 / 5 · Workable
Sensitive-child
4 / 5 · Good fit
Graphic intensity
1 / 5 · None
Best for
- School prank story
- Funny realistic graphic novel
- Best friend duo
- Mischief with consequences
- Reluctant readers
Avoid if
- Dislikes prank humour
- Wants gentle friendship only
- Prefers fantasy or sci fi
Particularly good for children who are…
- Reluctant reader
- Making friends
- Struggling with reading
- Anger management
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 kick is pranks escalating past funny — Trent and Sawyer accidentally starting a classwide prank war, the laughter slowly turning into hurt feelings, the question of when to stop landing harder than expected. The Besties for a child mid-prank phase.
- Trickery and cleverness
- Having a nemesis
- Friendship and belonging
- Revenge on adults
Why parents love it
The Besties about pranks getting out of hand — classwide escalation, friendship consequences, a useful lesson about knowing when to stop. Played as comedy first. The Trent-and-Sawyer entry; works fine without the others.
- Shared humour
- Conversation starter
- Quick to read
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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