Copyright Date:
2023
Edition Date:
2022
Release Date:
03/07/23
Pages:
304 pages
ISBN:
Publisher: 1-338-66221-X Perma-Bound: 0-8000-4090-2
ISBN 13:
Publisher: 978-1-338-66221-4 Perma-Bound: 978-0-8000-4090-1
Dewey:
Fic
Dimensions:
20 cm
Language:
English
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews
(Tue Jan 03 00:00:00 CST 2023)
Getting through rough times is better with a friend.Marvel McKenna has issues, specifically generalized anxiety disorder that is affecting her ability to complete sixth grade. That, combined with an embarrassing moment in front of the entire school, subsequent bullying from classmate Jamie, and a fear that she's not bonding with her often absent Navy father, creates an oppressive environment that's stifling Marvel. The sweet taste of hope arrives with Butter, a myotonic-or fainting-goat Marvel courageously saves from Jamie and a group of older students who are tormenting her. When Marvel learns about emotional support animals, she makes it her mission to officially turn Butter into one so she can keep her permanently and feel as brave at school as she does when she's taking care of her new goat bestie. This story set in a suburb near San Francisco is engaging; tweens will love Marvel's candid narration as she slowly transforms into a healthier version of herself. Readers who value realism may roll their eyes once or twice at the number of lucky breaks Marvel has with Butter, but those looking for a feel-good beach-read vibe will have few complaints. Main characters default to White.A charming story. (Fiction. 9-12)
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Kirkus Reviews
(Tue Jan 03 00:00:00 CST 2023)
A girl with anxiety disorder finds an unlikely friend -- and emotional support animal -- in the form of an adorable fainting goat.
Twelve-year-old Marvel is afraid of absolutely everything -- amusement park rides, food poisoning, earthquakes, and that big island of plastic floating through the ocean. She also obsesses about smaller worries like making friends, getting called on by the teacher, and walking home alone.
Her parents and the school therapist call her worries an anxiety disorder, but Marvel calls them armor. If something can happen, it will. She needs to be prepared.
But when Marvel stumbles on a group of older kids teasing a baby goat that has mysteriously shown up on the soccer field, she momentarily forgets to be afraid and rescues the frightened animal.
Only Butter isn't any old goat. She's a fainting goat. When Butter feels panic, she freezes up and falls over. Marvel knows exactly how Butter feels and precisely what Butter needs--her.
Soon, the two are inseparable, and Butter thrives under Marvel's support. But Butter also helps Marvel. Everything is better with Butter by her side, and Marvel starts to imagine a life in which she doesnt have to be so afraid . . . until shes told she might have to give up Butter forever. Will Marvel find a way to fight for her friend? Or will she revert back to the anxious, lonely person she used to be?
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