In this Spiraken Book Review, Xan reminisces about his childhood as he reads an autobiographic story about the trials and tribulations of making friends. Sit back and relax as he reviews "Real Friends" by Shannon Hale & LeUyen Pham" If you ever need someone to talk to about bullying or stresses, you can always email at xan@spiraken.com . I hope that this review and this book can bring a smile to your face .Hope you enjoy hope you enjoy ----more---- Music For Episode: Ending Music -Gift of a Friend by Demi Lovato (Here We Go Again) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com Our Forum http://spiraken.darkbb.com Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com Our Twitter Spiraken Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Our Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Week: Did you have a group of friends with a rival when you were little?
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