A new school. A fresh start.
Maya has just moved to a new town and is starting over at a brand-new school. She’s hopeful this will be the beginning of a fun adventure—full of laughter, friendship, and fitting in.
But things don’t go quite as planned.
The other kids already have their groups. No one seems to notice her, and Maya starts to wonder if making friends is harder than she thought. From awkward moments to brave attempts at joining in, Maya tries different ways to connect—some that work, and some that don’t.
Through each challenge, she begins to discover something powerful: that courage, kindness, and being true to yourself are the real keys to belonging.
Finding Friends is a heartwarming story for ages 8 to 12 about starting over, staying hopeful, and learning how to build real friendships—even when it feels impossible. Perfect for kids facing big changes, this book offers gentle encouragement, relatable emotions, and a reminder that they’re never truly alone.
