Turning Twelve: (A Graphic Novel)
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Turning twelve means big changes--first bra, first time babysitting, and a first crush not everyone will approve of . . . a pitch-perfect coming-of-age graphic...
Turning twelve means big changes--first bra, first time babysitting, and a first crush not everyone will approve of . . . a pitch-perfect coming-of-age graphic novel from the creators of Growing Pangs. A BOOKPAGE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR "Twelve cheers for Turning Twelve! Readers will root for Katie as she navigates seventh grade and stays true to her own heart." --Megan Wagner Lloyd, author of Allergic
"This book will appeal to fans of Raina Telgemeier, Kayla Miller, and Shannon Hale who are searching for their next favorite read." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) What if a friend...is more than a friend? Katie can't wait to turn twelve--pool parties! babysitting! friends! But sometimes it feels like there's so much new stuff she can barely keep up. First Job? (Yes!) Unfair dress codes? (No way!) Make up (Okay?!) Shaving? (Uh...!) Maybe growing up isn't as much fun as she had expected. But one thing does seem right--her new friend, Grace. Could Katie have a crush on another girl? Katie knows not everyone around her will approve...which is kind of scary. She might not be ready to tell anyone yet, and that's fine...but can Katie stay true to herself and embrace the person she's growing up to be?
Author: Kathryn Ormsbee
Publisher: Random House Graphic
Published: 10/29/2024
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.90w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780593650066
Audience: Ages 9-12
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2024
School Library Journal 10/25/2024 pg. 1
BookPage 11/01/2024
About the Author
Kathryn (K.E.) Ormsbee is the author of several acclaimed books for kids, including Candidly Cline (A 2023 ALA Rainbow Book List Book). She was born and raised in Kentucky and now lives in Austin, Texas with her wife and their dog. . Molly Brooks is the author and illustrator of the acclaimed Sanity & Tallulah graphic novel series, as well as the illustrator of Flying Machines and many other short comics. Molly grew up in Tennessee and now lives in Brooklyn with her wife and cats.
"This book will appeal to fans of Raina Telgemeier, Kayla Miller, and Shannon Hale who are searching for their next favorite read." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) What if a friend...is more than a friend? Katie can't wait to turn twelve--pool parties! babysitting! friends! But sometimes it feels like there's so much new stuff she can barely keep up. First Job? (Yes!) Unfair dress codes? (No way!) Make up (Okay?!) Shaving? (Uh...!) Maybe growing up isn't as much fun as she had expected. But one thing does seem right--her new friend, Grace. Could Katie have a crush on another girl? Katie knows not everyone around her will approve...which is kind of scary. She might not be ready to tell anyone yet, and that's fine...but can Katie stay true to herself and embrace the person she's growing up to be?
Author: Kathryn Ormsbee
Publisher: Random House Graphic
Published: 10/29/2024
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.90w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780593650066
Audience: Ages 9-12
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2024
School Library Journal 10/25/2024 pg. 1
BookPage 11/01/2024
About the Author
Kathryn (K.E.) Ormsbee is the author of several acclaimed books for kids, including Candidly Cline (A 2023 ALA Rainbow Book List Book). She was born and raised in Kentucky and now lives in Austin, Texas with her wife and their dog. . Molly Brooks is the author and illustrator of the acclaimed Sanity & Tallulah graphic novel series, as well as the illustrator of Flying Machines and many other short comics. Molly grew up in Tennessee and now lives in Brooklyn with her wife and cats.