Synopses & Reviews
Abby is back at the same old camp she goes to every summer — except for the fact that this summer, nothing is the same. Her friend Rose is a cabin assistant, her friend Beth is pierced, and now the only person who doesn't seem too cool for Abby is Shasta, the new girl. Shasta, who was struck by lightning, whose Internet boyfriend is a senior in high school, and who is totally annoying to everyone but Abby...
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"Eisner Award winner Larson effectively mixes magical realism with the timeless rituals of summer camp in this pitch-perfect graphic novel for 'tweens....A delightful addition to any duffle (or library)." Kirkus Reviews
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"Larson won an Eisner Award in 2007 for Special Recognition as an up-and-coming artist, and here she delivers upon expectations. Her characters and situations are completely believable..." VOYA
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"[A] deft take on the reality behind the friendships made, lost, and made again at an average summer camp....An honest and obviously personal title....A great new book from a comic artist." A Fuse #8 Production
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"Larson delicately handles both the usual middle-school angst and the additional pressures that come with being somewhat different. The style is more Craig Thompson than Shojo Beat, and the content is perfect for upper elementary and middle school students." School Library Journal
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"This may be well-trod territory, but it's traversed with a freshness, sureness, and understanding that speak very well for Larson, who was recongnized with a 2007 Eisner Award for new cartooning talent." Booklist
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"Chiggers is an entertaining graphic novel whose intended audience is younger teenage girls; they will relate to Abby's friendship travails and her romance with Tiel, which consists of kissing and hand-holding." KLIATT
Synopsis
It's summer and Abby is back at camp. Then Shasta arrives. She and Abby share a lot in common — but none of Abby's friends can stand Shasta. What happens next will be familiar to anyone who has ever been torn between friendships. Illustrations.
About the Author
andlt;bandgt;Hope Larsonandlt;/bandgt; is the author of andlt;iandgt;Who Is AC?andlt;/iandgt; and the author-illustrator ofandlt;iandgt;andnbsp;Mercuryandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;Chiggersandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;Gray Horsesandlt;/iandgt;, and andlt;iandgt;Salamander Dreamandlt;/iandgt;, which andlt;iandgt;Publishers Weeklyandlt;/iandgt; named one of 2005's best comics. She won a 2007 Eisner Award, the highest honor for a comic artist. She lives with her husband in Los Angeles. You can visit her at HopeLarson.com.andlt;bandgt;Hope Larsonandlt;/bandgt; is the author of andlt;iandgt;Who Is AC?andlt;/iandgt; and the author-illustrator ofandlt;iandgt;andnbsp;Mercuryandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;Chiggersandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;Gray Horsesandlt;/iandgt;, and andlt;iandgt;Salamander Dreamandlt;/iandgt;, which andlt;iandgt;Publishers Weeklyandlt;/iandgt; named one of 2005's best comics. She won a 2007 Eisner Award, the highest honor for a comic artist. She lives with her husband in Los Angeles. You can visit her at HopeLarson.com.