Making Friends

Name: Making Friends
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SKU: 9781338139211
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By Kristen Gudsnuk

Summary

Danielle's transition from sixth to seventh grade brings new challenges as she starts at a new middle school where her friends are scattered and new cliques form. She inherits a magical sketchbook from her eccentric great aunt Elma, enabling her to draw Madison, her ideal best friend, who comes to life. However, managing their friendship proves difficult, especially when Danielle also draws Prince Neptune, a misunderstood cartoon villain who gives her bad advice. When he goes on a rampage during a school pep rally, Danielle and Madison must overcome their differences to stop him.
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This graphic novel is ideal for middle-grade readers, particularly those navigating the complexities of early adolescence and friendships. Fans of contemporary, character-driven stories with a fantasy twist will find it especially appealing.

Sixth grade was SO much easier for Dany, and she knew exactly what to expect out of life. Now that she's in a new middle school, her friends are in different classes and forming new cliques and she is completely lost. But when Dany inherits a magic sketchbook, she draws Madison, the most amazing, perfect, and awesome best friend ever!

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Sixth grade was so much easier for Danielle. All her friends were in the same room and she knew what to expect from her life. But now that she’s in seventh grade, she’s in a new middle school, her friends are in different classes and forming new cliques, and she is completely lost.

When Danielle inherits a magical sketchbook from her eccentric great aunt Elma, she draws Madison, an ideal best friend that springs to life right off the page! But even when you create a best friend, it’s not easy navigating the ups and downs of relationships, and before long Danielle and Madison are not exactly seeing eye-to-eye.

To make matters worse, Danielle has drawn the head of her favourite (and totally misunderstood) cartoon villain, Prince Neptune. He’s also come to life and is giving her terrible advice about how to make people like her. When she rejects him and he goes on a rampage during a school pep rally, Danielle and Madison have to set aside their differences to stop him!

Making Friends by Kristen Gudsnuk is a delightful tale of friendship, magic, and the challenges of growing up that will resonate with readers of all ages.

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★ "Making Friends is the Scott Pilgrim for the tweenage set, perfect for any younger readers' graphic novel collection." – School Library Journal, starred review

"Gudsnuk’s powers of imagination will make her plenty of friends." – Publishers Weekly

"This charming graphic novel features full-colour, manga-inspired illustrations and a breezy plot blending wish fulfilment and fantasy with relatable middle school issues such as popularity, bullying, family, body image, and fandom." – Kirkus Reviews

"Middle-schoolers will appreciate Gudsnuk’s empathetic and joyful treatment of those tough in-between years." – Booklist

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781338139211

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: 21.0mm

Width: 147.0mm

Height: 204.0mm

Weight: 480g

Pages: 272

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Graphic Novels Kristen Gudsnuk Young Adult

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