![]() You could have students create their own graphic novel strip where they describe a scene from their own life where friendship was hard, or where they encountered being the "new kid" and were nervous. The author: Vera is an author/illustrator who has published some fantastic stories thus far. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier, Cece Bell, and Victoria Jamieson, Vera Brosgol's Be Prepared is a funny and relatable middle-grade graphic novel about navigating your own culture, struggling to belong, and the value of true friendship. And nothing could prepare her for all the "cool girl" drama, endless Russian history lessons, and outhouses straight out of nightmares! Vera is sure she's found the one place she can fit in, but camp is far from what she imagined. Vera’s single mother can’t afford that sort of luxury, but there's one summer camp in her price range-Russian summer camp. Her friends live in fancy houses and their parents can afford to send them to the best summer camps. Īll Vera wants to do is fit in-but that’s not easy for a Russian girl in the suburbs. ![]() Many kids will relate to the challenges of friendships and navigating new situations.Ī gripping and hilarious middle-grade summer camp memoir from the author of Anya's Ghost. More (14 reviews) Review Book 2 Positively Izzy A funny and delightful illustrated story about navigating middle school, perfect for fans of Dork Diaries or Dia. I was excited to have my 3rd graders grab it, but there a few parts that take this one up to a true middle grade read (name calling: "tit head", older campers caught making out, period-stained undies flying from the flagpole). Invisible Emmie This debut novel from US cartoonist Terri Libenson follows two girls who could not seem more different: shy, observa. Definitely a GN that should be in all middle grade classrooms.Īliza Werner review: Love this autobiographical graphic novel of young Vera going to Russian camp. My review: An excellent graphic novel of Vera experiencing what it means to find friendship, enemies, and herself.
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