![]() Agent (for Durfey-Lavoie and Agarwal): Susan Graham, Einstein Literary. Newbery Honor author Rodman Philbrick sends readers straight into the nightmare of a raging wildfire as 12-year-old Sam is trapped by explosive flames and deadly smoke that threaten to take his life. A comforting read that fits right into the contemporary middle grade graphic novel tradition. In familiar, accessible art that highlights an array of skin tones, Agar-wal conjures Maggie's warm, supportive growing friendship as well as her loving family, which reads as South Asian. Offering messages of self-acceptance and tackling one task at a time, Durfey-Lavoie thoughtfully weaves the way Maggie's OCD presents into this solid middle grade story with a sympathetically earnest protagonist. A contemporary middle-grade graphic novel for fans of Guts and Real Friends about a girl who struggles with anxiety and OCD affecting her every day life. When her sister puts a name obsessive compulsive disorder to Maggie's behaviors, the suggestion further ups her anxiety. Roll with It Jamie Sumner 4.09 4,010ratings646reviews Want to read Kindle 7.99 Rate this book GenresMiddle GradeRealistic FictionDisabilityFictionFamil圜ontemporar圜hildrens. Maggie is already overwhelmed by her older sisters' academic prowess, and she develops a constant fear of making mistakes, assuaged only by rituals such as toggling light switches and rolling a 20-sided die for direction. But the transition also brings new worries, including bullies in the halls and a mysterious monster lurking on school grounds. A contemporary middle-grade graphic novel for fans of. Roll with It is a funny, sad, poignant novel and a book that all middle grade readers can benefit from reading. Elly has already accepted the fact that she has CP and will be in a wheelchair for the rest of her life. To begin with, it isnt about a girl learning to live with CP. With Suzi Barrett, Ramon Reed, Kaylin Hayman, Lela Brown. Starting middle school is hard enough when you dont know anyone its even harder when youre shy. There are just so many things I like about this book. “A charming, compassionate story that’s sure to resonate with anyone who’s ever stayed up worrying.Despite her initial concerns, sixth grade starts strong for Maggie Sankhar: she makes a new friend who shares a love of her favorite book series, joins a school RPG club that plays her favorite game, and discovers a newfound passion for science. Just Roll with It: Created by Trevor Moore, Adam Small. In the tradition of Wonder and Out of My Mind, this big-hearted middle grade debut tells the story of an irrepressible girl with cerebral palsy whose life takes an unexpected turn when she moves to a new. Starting middle school is hard enough when you don’t know anyone it’s even harder when you’re shy. But what happens if Maggie rolls the wrong number?Ī touching middle-grade graphic novel that explores the complexity of anxiety, OCD, and learning to trust yourself and the world around you. A big-hearted story that s as sweet as it is awesome. But between finding the best after-school clubs, trying to make friends, and avoiding the rumored monster on school grounds, she’s having a tough time…so she might need a little help from her twenty-sided dice. Maggie just wants to get through her first year of middle school. A contemporary middle-grade graphic novel for fans of Guts and Real Friends about how dealing with anxiety and OCD can affect everyday life.Īs long as Maggie rolls the right number, nothing can go wrong…right? ![]() Starting middle school is hard enough when you don’t know anyone it’s even harder when you’re shy. ![]()
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