Copyright Date:
2024
Edition Date:
2024
Release Date:
04/30/24
Illustrator:
ONeillJones,
Pages:
239 pages
ISBN:
0-358-39544-5
ISBN 13:
978-0-358-39544-7
Dewey:
Fic
LCCN:
2023937008
Dimensions:
21 cm
Subject Heading:
Girls. Comic books, strips, etc.
Middle schools. Comic books, strips, etc.
Schools. Comic books, strips, etc.
Friendship. Comic books, strips, etc.
Contests. Comic books, strips, etc.
Robots. Comic books, strips, etc.
Girls. Fiction.
Middle schools. Fiction.
Schools. Fiction.
Friendship. Fiction.
Contests. Fiction.
Robots. Fiction.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal Starred Review
(Wed May 01 00:00:00 CDT 2024)
Gr 5 Up— While 13-year-old Mia was busy getting braces, glasses, and the world's worst haircut, her science camp bestie Tariq was busy glowing up. When Tariq's mom's job is transferred to Mia's town, she rejoices at the idea of attending school with Tariq, especially since her school best friend Addy has been exploring new friendships this year. Even though Tariq juggles commitments with the popular soccer clique, he still joins a team with Mia and some other friends to build a robot to compete in the Science Olympics. Fantaskey expertly crafts a coming-of-age story that tackles friendship, jealousy, and self-love. Readers will be charmed by Mia's quirky family, especially her wild little brother and genius live-in grandmother. The relatable scenarios and relationships will draw readers in and keep them engaged in this page-turner. Visually, Jones brings the characters to life with vibrant cartoon illustrations and dynamic panels. VERDICT A must-read graphic novel that will draw fans of Jerry Craft's New Kid and Raina Telgemeier's Smile . This book belongs on library shelves everywhere.— Angie Jameson
A smart and funny slice-of-life graphic novel for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Kayla Miller about navigating the ups and downs of middle school—from first crushes to crushing the school's science competition.
Is this what middle school is all about? Being stuck in the middle? Twelve-year-old Mia feels like everything and everyone is changing—and she is caught in the middle. Stuck between old friends and new friends...between feeling like a kid and growing up...
Just as her longtime bff Addy is gravitating towards the popular crowd and starting to care more about school dances than treehouse playdates, Mia finds out that her favorite science camp friend, Tariq, is moving to town and will be going to school with her. She's super excited and can't wait to show him around and help him make friends.
But when Tariq arrives in town, he seems like he's grown up a lot, too. No more braces or glasses. A new hair cut. And who knew he was also a soccer star, immediately making the team mid-season?? He's welcomed to Buttonwood Bay Middle School with open arms in a way that Mia can't even recognize, and now she's feeling more lost than ever.
Then her science teacher announces the school's science olympics and she and Tariq are teaming up again to crush the competition—just like at camp. Only this time they're joined by a couple of unconventional teammates in Kinsey (more artist than scientist) and the loveable, if also sometimes kind of gross and goofy, Evan.
Do Mia and Tariq still have enough of a spark to build a killer robot (figuratively speaking, of course) and take home the prize? Through much experimentation and a little trail and error, Mia navigates new friendships and old as she tries to find her place in middle school—and on the winner's podium.
Common Core
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