Penguin Random House Children's UK I Wanna Be Your Girl Vol. 1

Being in love with your best friend is hard, but being a good friend is even harder.The first volume of the hit manga series about the complications of friendship, first loves and what it truly means to be an ally. Hime has had a secret crush on Akira for as long as she can remember.Childhood best friends, Hime was the first to know that Akira identified as a girl, and she's made it her mission to protect Akira from the world. So, when Akira decides to begin secondary school as her true self, Hime is thrilled.But as Akira attracts all kinds of attention at school, Hime’s protective instincts go into overdrive.Not wanting Akira to be singled out, Hime decides that her only option is to put herself in Akira’s shoes and dress like a boy . . . Too bad her plan backfires on them both!A joyous celebration of acceptance in all its forms, this clean manga series is filled with funny, thoughtful friends tackling identity, relationships and friendships in secondary school.Perfect for readers aged 12+