The New Girl: A Graphic Novel (The New Girl #1)
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4.5 • 81 Ratings
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- $7.99
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
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.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
With a tenderness stemming from personal recollections, as discussed in an endnote, Calin crafts an empathetic tale of belonging in this graphic novel debut. Having just moved from Romania to Montreal with her family, Lia struggles to acclimate to their new home: the language barrier makes befriending her new classmates a challenge and, worst of all, she's been experiencing extremely painful menstrual cramps. Soon, however, Lia starts to hit her stride: she's making new friends, she's brought on as an artist for her school's magazine, and she's even feeling brave enough to try and capture the attention of classmate Julien. While each successful encounter nets its fair share of potential setbacks, events sometimes turn in her favor, as when lockermate Ivana—a potential rival—becomes a close friend and ally after advising Lia on how to manage recurring menstrual pains. Vibrant and accessible visually appealing art infuses a comedic and feel-good vibe that deftly juxtaposes emotional and thought-provoking plot beats surrounding immigration and period education. Softly rendered, cherubic-faced characters with varying skin tones populate this dynamic examination of a girl in transition. Ages 8–12.
Customer Reviews
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So I tried out this book and it was good. Not for boys tho… in the beginning the girls brother kept asking what’s wrong or what’s happening? Boys clearly don’t understand what happens to girls when they get their period. Unless you are a dad.
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