Shirley and Jamila Save Their Summer

Name: Shirley and Jamila Save Their Summer
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780525552864
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By Gillian Goerz

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Shirley and Jamila Save Their Summer follows two girls, Shirley and Jamila, who form a unique friendship and team up to become an unofficial problem-solving duo during the summer holidays. Shirley is an aspiring detective, while Jamila is looking forward to practising her basketball skills. Together, they tackle small neighbourhood mysteries, sparking a series of exciting adventures that emphasise teamwork and creativity.
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This delightful graphic novel may appeal to you if you enjoy stories about friendship and mystery-solving adventures. With a blend of relatable characters and engaging illustrations, it's perfect for young readers who love tales of teamwork and discovering unexpected allies during a summer that starts off a little differently than planned.

Shirley and Jamila Save Their Summer

This children's graphic novel for fans of Roller Girl and Smile introduces Jamila and Shirley, two unlikely friends who save each other’s summers while solving their neighbourhood’s biggest mysteries.

This middle-grade graphic novel for fans of Roller Girl and Smile introduces Jamila and Shirley, two unlikely friends who save each other's summers while solving their neighborhood's biggest mysteries.

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Shirley and Jamila Save Their Summer is a middle-grade graphic novel perfect for fans of Roller Girl and Smile. It introduces Jamila and Shirley, two unlikely friends who save each other's summers while solving the biggest mysteries in their neighbourhood.

Jamila Waheed is staring down a lonely summer in a new neighbourhood—until she meets Shirley Bones. Sure, Shirley's a little strange, but both girls need a new plan for the summer, and they might as well become friends.

Then this kid Oliver shows up begging for Shirley's help. His pet gecko has disappeared, and he's sure it was stolen! That's when Jamila discovers Shirley's secret: she’s the neighbourhood's best kid detective, and she's on the case. When Jamila discovers she's got some detective skills of her own, a crime-solving partnership is born.

The mystery of the missing gecko turns Shirley and Jamila's summer upside down. And when their partnership hits a rough patch, they have to work together to solve the greatest mystery of all: what it means to be a friend.

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Shirley and Jamila Save Their Summer by Gillian Goerz is praised for its engaging comic style and character development, reminiscent of Raina Telgemeier’s work. Reviewers highlight it as an action-packed and heartwarming graphic novel that balances mystery with themes of friendship and inclusivity. The book is noted for its skilful storytelling and originality, appealing to fans of mystery and graphic novels alike.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780525552864

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 July 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Dial Books for Young Readers,US

Illustration: FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 414g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Gillian Goerz is a Canadian illustrator, writer, and cartoonist. Her illustrations can be found in books such as Ryan North's choosable path adventures To Be or Not to Be and Romeo and/or Juliet. Her comics have been seen in The Walrus, Descant Magazine, and the Humber Literary Review with frequent collaborator and award-winning author Mariko Tamaki. CBC Books named Gillian's autobiographical comic "a highlight" of the anthology The Secret Loves of Geek Girls. She lives in Toronto, Canada.

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