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Making Friends: Back to the Drawing Board

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Making Friends: Back to the Drawing Board by Kristen Gudsnuk follows the adventures of Dany, who discovers her magic notebook can bring her illustrations to life. As she navigates middle school, Dany grapples with the challenges of friendship and creativity, leading to humorous and sometimes unintended consequences. This whimsical story highlights the importance of imagination and the complexities of growing up.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a delightful mix of friendship, creativity, and humour in children's literature. It combines relatable middle school experiences with a magical twist, as characters use artistic talents to navigate their social worlds. It's perfect for young readers who enjoy graphic novels filled with colourful illustrations and imaginative storytelling.

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Almost everything is going great for Dany. She and Madison are still best friends, she still has her magic sketchbook, and the new school year is looking up. But when Dany creates a duplicate of herself, the two of them accidentally unleash a magical dog that wreaks supernatural havoc on the town.

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Dany creates a magical duplicate of herself to help with homework and making friends, but it gets complicated when they accidentally let loose a Hinn (sort of like a genie, only it doesn't grant wishes!).

With the big school dance coming up, time is running out to set things right in the town. But when Dany's high school bully, Nick Maloney, befriends the Hinn and shows up at the dance using its magical powers to control the evening, the only thing left to do is save the day! Sigh ... Again.

Making Friends: Back to the Drawing Board by Kristen Gudsnuk is a humorous and fantastical adventure that explores friendship, magic, and the challenges of saving the day, again and again.

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Making Friends: Back to the Drawing Board by Kristen Gudsnuk continues to impress with its vibrant, playful artwork and expressive characters, appealing to young readers through its colourful illustrations and imaginative storytelling. Described as a blend of fantasy and relatable middle school issues, the book is lauded for its engaging plot and empathetic treatment of challenges faced by tweens. The lively illustrations and relatable storyline resonate with a broad audience, offering a fun and insightful exploration of friendship and self-discovery.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781338139266

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Scholastic US

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Kristen Gudsnuk

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 204.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 18.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Kristen Gudsnuk is the creator of Making Friends, an IndieBound bestseller and YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens selection. The sequel, Making Friends: Back to the Drawing Board, was included in the 2020 ILA Children's Choices reading list. She's also the writer and artist of the Minecraft comic series Wither Without You, and her Henchgirl comic series is being developed into a TV show. Kristen was born in suburbia, didn't go to art school, and now lives in Queens, New York. Learn more about Kristen and her comics at kristengudsnuk.com

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