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AN NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR - A PARENTS MAGAZINE BEST BOOK
Inspired by a true story! Eleven-year old homeschooled Katie has always felt different . . . and now she can't stop worrying. Introducing an irresistibly relatable graphic novel about friendship, anxiety, and growing up. "An excellent companion to Raina Telgemeier's Guts and Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham's Real Friends."--Booklist, Starred Review New Friends. New grade. New worries? Katie's always felt different. She's homeschooled, she has freckles, and her teeth are really crooked. But none of these things matter to Kacey. They're best friends forever--just like their necklaces say. But when they go to summer camp, Kacey starts acting weird. What happened to the "forever"? And when Katie gets home, she can't stop worrying. About getting braces. About 6th grade. About friends. She knows tapping three times or opening and closing a drawer won't make everything better . . . but sometimes it helps stop the worrying. Is something wrong with her? And will anyone want to be friends with her if they find out? Find out what happens next in the companion graphic novel, Turning Twelve!
Author: Kathryn Ormsbee
Publisher: Random House Graphic
Published: 05/03/2022
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.50w x 0.90d
ISBN13: 9780593301319
ISBN10: 0593301315
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | General
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
Inspired by a true story! Eleven-year old homeschooled Katie has always felt different . . . and now she can't stop worrying. Introducing an irresistibly relatable graphic novel about friendship, anxiety, and growing up. "An excellent companion to Raina Telgemeier's Guts and Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham's Real Friends."--Booklist, Starred Review New Friends. New grade. New worries? Katie's always felt different. She's homeschooled, she has freckles, and her teeth are really crooked. But none of these things matter to Kacey. They're best friends forever--just like their necklaces say. But when they go to summer camp, Kacey starts acting weird. What happened to the "forever"? And when Katie gets home, she can't stop worrying. About getting braces. About 6th grade. About friends. She knows tapping three times or opening and closing a drawer won't make everything better . . . but sometimes it helps stop the worrying. Is something wrong with her? And will anyone want to be friends with her if they find out? Find out what happens next in the companion graphic novel, Turning Twelve!
Author: Kathryn Ormsbee
Publisher: Random House Graphic
Published: 05/03/2022
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.50w x 0.90d
ISBN13: 9780593301319
ISBN10: 0593301315
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | General
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
About the Author
Kathryn (K.E.) Ormsbee is the author of several Middle Grade and Young Adult novels. She was born and raised in the Bluegrass State and now lives in Salem, Oregon. Visit her online at kathrynormsbee.com and @kathsby.