Book
Awkward / Svetlana Chmakova ; coloring assistants, Melissa McCommon ; lettering, JuYoun Lee.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780316381321
- Physical Description: 210 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 22 cm
- Edition: First Yen Press edition.
- Publisher: New York : Yen Press, 2015.
- Copyright: ©2015.
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| Subject: | Middle schools > Comic books, strips, etc. Schools > Comic books, strips, etc. Clubs > Comic books, strips, etc. Popularity > Comic books, strips, etc. Graphic novels. |
| Genre: | Graphic novels. |
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Available copies
- 4 of 6 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 0 of 1 copy available at Prince Rupert Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 6 total copies.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Rupert Library | J Chma (Text) | 33294002048809 | Juvenile Graphic Novels | Volume hold | Checked out | 2024-04-11 |
- School Library Connection : School Library Connection Reviews 2016 April
This book tells the story of Penelope (Peppi) Torres who is new in town and starts middle school on the wrong foot. When she trips in the middle of the hallway on the first day of school, Jaime Thompson, the unpopular nerd, stops to help but she pushes him away when the other students start jeering. Several weeks later Peppi has joined the art club, where she fits in perfectly. The art club's rival is the science club, of which Jaime is a member. When Peppi's grades start falling in science, Jamie is assigned as her tutor and a friendship develops between the two. When there is a contest between the two clubs for a table at the school fair, things heat up fast. The story is filled with the laugh-out-loud humor and awkwardness that comes with finding one's way in middle school. The realistic characters are of all nationalities, genders, and abilities. The artwork is done in traditional manga style, and has a flavor that is unique to the author. This book would be a great addition to all middle school and public library collections for those students who don't typically read comic books or manga. - Grades 5-8 - Linda DeVore - Highly Recommended - School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2015 July
Gr 5 UpâFlawed protagonist Peppi is fantastically imperfect in this middle school graphic novel. She is the new girl at Berrybrook Middle School and is having a hard time fitting in because of her struggles with social anxiety. The work opens with the young teen pushing away the first person who tries to help her, Jaime, and it only gets more awkward from there. A feud between Peppi's after-school art club and Jaime's science club springs up. Can the two groups stop fighting long enough to earn a spot in the school fair? Will Peppi overcome her social anxiety and apologize to Jaime? Will any of them feel comfortable enough in their own skins to have a good school year? The story is told with a clear, believable voice. Diversity is reflected in this average middle school setting, and there are characters from a variety of ethnicities and are differently abled. Chmakova is an adept storyteller and organically incorporates messages of kindness and understanding without being preachy. The placement of the text and images were carefully considered. The illustrations and lettering are playful, bright, and fun, in keeping with the tone of the work. Readers will connect with the relatable, complex characters. VERDICT A superb graphic novel that authentically depicts the naturally awkward adolescent years.âJulie Zimmerman, Brooklyn Public Library
[Page 99]. (c) Copyright 2015 Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. - School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2015 August
Gr 5 UpâFlawed protagonist Peppi is fantastically imperfect in this middle school graphic novel. She is the new girl at Berrybrook Middle School and is having a hard time fitting in because of her struggles with social anxiety. The work opens with the young teen pushing away the first person who tries to help her, Jaime, and it only gets more awkward from there. A feud between Peppi's after-school art club and Jaime's science club springs up. Can the two groups stop fighting long enough to earn a spot in the school fair? Will Peppi overcome her social anxiety and apologize to Jaime? Will any of them feel comfortable enough in their own skins to have a good school year? The story is told with a clear, believable voice. Diversity is reflected in this average middle school setting, and there are characters from a variety of ethnicities and are differently abled. Chmakova is an adept storyteller and organically incorporates messages of kindness and understanding without being preachy. The placement of the text and images were carefully considered. The illustrations and lettering are playful, bright, and fun, in keeping with the tone of the work. Readers will connect with the relatable, complex characters. VERDICT A superb graphic novel that authentically depicts the naturally awkward adolescent years.âJulie Zimmerman, Brooklyn Public Library
[Page 99]. (c) Copyright 2015 Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
