First Crush (The New Girl: A Graphic Novel #2)

Name: First Crush (The New Girl: A Graphic Novel #2)
Brand: Scholastic New Zealand Limited
SKU: 9781761812125
Price: 19.99 NZD
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By Cassandra Calin

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A charming graphic novel bursting with first-crush butterflies and the joy of finding your people! Lia is finally feeling settled into her new life. Her friends are amazing, her French is improving, and her periods... ugh, those are still terrible. But Lia's crush, Julien, is noticing... Read More

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But Lia's crush, Julien, is noticing her. Lia thinks he likes her, but she can't tell for sure. And while she's obsessing over him, Lia's not noticing another person's growing crush on her.

With so many big feelings and even bigger changes, could things get any worse?

First Crush (The New Girl: A Graphic Novel #2) by Cassandra Calin captures the excitement and complexities of young love and friendship, making it a delightful read for graphic novel enthusiasts.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761812125

Publisher: Scholastic Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 May 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scholastic Inc

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 272

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