Besties Work it Out is the first graphic novel in the series by Kayla Miller and Jeffrey Canino.

This story is about two besties called Beth and Chanda who are trying to find ways to earn money. They get asked to look after Ms. Langford’s house while she is away. There is a big list of things to do. After an accident, they need to make even more money, and FAST! They make some posters that say ‘Busy Beth and Chanda’ and people in the neighbourhood start hiring them for all sorts of jobs. Will they make enough money in time?

I would give this book 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Book review from Zara, 12

This book is based on two sixth graders, Beth and Chanda. Chanda wants her parents to see that she is responsible enough to look after a pet and Beth wants her hard working mum to have a well earned spa day to have a few hours off her feet.

But they run into a problem: how will they pay for Beth’s mum’s spa day and possibly Chanda’s new pet, so they decide to set up a lemonade stand where you can have different coloured lemonades for 75 cents. When they only get seven customers, things start to look down on them unless a family member might come to the rescue. Through their adventures they learn how to dogsit, get back together after an argument plus learn how to be truthful and face the consequences.

Book review from Abigail, 9

Besties Work It Out is about two very good friends called Beth and Chanda who both want to achieve a goal … Beth wants to treat her mum to a spa visit for her birthday and Chanda wants a cat. Together they decide to earn some money while dog sitting but they run into some trouble. This puts their friendship at risk but in time they work it out cos that’s what besties are supposed to do.

Book review from Dani, aged 11

I really like Kayla Miller’s books. This was another good story about a couple of best friends who are ready to work hard for what they want but even when you’re trying hard to be responsible you might end up making more mess for yourself! But it’s ok because you can figure it out when you work in a team.

Book review from Eva, 10

I really liked this book because I quite like Kayla Miller’s books, as this is one of them.

Besties Work It Out is about two best friends that have a house sitting job that they have never tried before. As they have never done this before, they make some mistakes. First they invite friends over to the house that they’re looking after, then they accidentally smash a very expensive piece of furniture. So to save up for another one they do some jobs around the neighbourhood.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 stars