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Allergic

A Graphic Novel (GN)

Megan Wagner Lloyd Michelle Mee Nutter

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English
GRAPHIX
02 March 2021
 

A coming-of-age middle-grade graphic novel featuring

a girl with severe allergies who just wants to find the perfect pet!

At home, Maggie is the odd one out.

Her parents are preoccupied with the new baby they're expecting,

and her younger brothers are twins and always in their own world.

Maggie thinks a new puppy is the answer, but

when she goes to select one on her birthday, she breaks out in hives

and rashes. She's severely allergic to anything with

fur!

Can Maggie outsmart her allergies and find the perfect

pet?

With full colour illustrations throughout by Michelle Mee Nutter

Megan Wagner Lloyd draws on her own experiences with allergies

to tell a heartwarming story of family, friendship, and finding

a place to belong

Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier, The Baby-Sitters Club and

Nat Enough.

By:  
Illustrated by:   Michelle Mee Nutter
Imprint:   GRAPHIX
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 201mm,  Width: 140mm,  Spine: 20mm
Weight:   420g
ISBN:   9781338568905
ISBN 10:   1338568906
Pages:   256
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 08 to 12 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Megan Wagner Lloyd is the author of several picture books, including Paper Mice, Building Books, Finding Wild, and A Fort-Building Time. She lives in the Washington DC area. Visit her online at meganwagnerlloyd.com. Michelle Mee Nutter graduated with a BFA in Illustration from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Her work has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators, 3x3 Illustration, Creative Quarterly, and more. Michelle lives in Boston. Visit her online at michellemee.com.

Reviews for Allergic: A Graphic Novel (GN)

Praise for Allergic: Instant Bestseller School Library Journal Best Graphic Novel of the Year American Library Association Best Graphic Novel for Children New York Public Library Best Book for Kids There's a lot packed into this graphic novel beyond the allergy story line: how family dynamics change with a new baby's arrival, how kids struggle to fit in and find friends. But while it addresses serious issues and emotions, Allergic, unlike hives and sneezing, is mostly madcap fun. -- The New York Times Allergic is the sweetest story you'll read all year. A touching chronicle of a young girl's severe allergies woven into a meaningful journey of friendship, family, and self-discovery. -- Terri Libenson, New York Times bestselling author of Invisible Emmie A heartachingly enjoyable tale of resilience. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review Readers will root for this realistic and relatable fifth grader, who's capable of kindness as well as envy and self-doubt... readers will easily identify with her trials and accomplishments. -- School Library Journal Vibrant... easy to recommend. -- Booklist Warm and well-paced... an encouraging tale for young readers engaging with the world of pets, family, and friendships. -- Publishers Weekly Praise for the Allergic Audiobook: American Library Association Notable Children's Recording A first-rate full-cast audio treatment... Thanks to expertly mixed recording effects and a bouncy music score, the production sounds like a radio drama: overlapping voices, yipping dogs, and multitude of noises. -- Booklist, starred review Praise for Allergic: Allergic is the sweetest story you'll read all year. A touching chronicle of a young girl's severe allergies woven into a meaningful journey of friendship, family, and self-discovery. -- Terri Libenson, New York Times bestselling author of Invisible Emmie Readers will root for this realistic and relatable fifth grader, who's capable of kindness as well as envy and self-doubt... readers will easily identify with her trials and accomplishments. -- School Library Journal Vibrant... easy to recommend. -- Booklist


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