Growing Pangs: (A Graphic Novel) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780593301289)

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR
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?

Author: Kathryn Ormsbee
ISBN-10: 0593301285
ISBN-13: 9780593301289
Publisher: Random House Graphic
Language: English
Published: 05/03/2022
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.70w x 1.10d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 516887 / Growing Pangs


Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2022
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2022
Publishers Weekly 03/21/2022 pg. 78
Booklist 05/15/2022 pg. 38
School Library Journal 06/01/2022 pg. 76
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2022 pg. 133
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2022 - Superior,Well Above Average