The New Girl: A Graphic Novel (the New Girl #1)

By Cassandra Calin

Book Overview

This funny, feel-good middle-grade graphic novel about change and acceptance will be a hit with fans of Guts by Raina Telgemeier, Pizza Face by Rex Ogle and Dave Valeza, and Parachute Kids by Betty C. Tang.

Goodbye, old life...

Lia and her family are waiting to board a flight across the Atlantic, leaving behind family, friends, and Romania -- the only home Lia has ever known. But Lia's heartache is overshadowed by the discomfort of her first period. As if things weren't difficult enough Now Lia is thrust into a world where everything is different: her home, her language, and even her body. With so many changes happening at once, Lia struggles with schoolwork, has trouble communicating with classmates, and has no idea how to manage her unpleasant periods. Will she ever feel like herself again?

Inspired by the author's own immigration experience, The New Girl is a comically charming story about change and acceptance.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1338762451
• ISBN13: 9781338762457
• Release Date: June 2024
• Publisher: Graphix
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.6" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

My 8th grader loved this

My daughter raved about this book after reading it. She loved the art and the story line. She felt like the main character was relatable and the story was powerful. She said she really wanted a sequel.