Staff Pick
Maggie’s 10th birthday is coming up and she is super excited to get a dog (who wouldn’t be!). Sadly, she discovers she’s allergic to anything with fur or feathers, and breaks out in hives with her new pup. Maggie’s experiences are relatable, and her resilience is a good lesson for anyone who finds themselves allergic to just about anything. This semiautobiographical graphic novel is perfect for ages eight and up. Recommended By Kim T., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
A semiautobiographical coming-of-age middle-grade graphic novel featuring a girl with severe allergies who just wants to find the perfect pet At home, Maggie is the odd one out. Her parents are preoccupied with the new baby they're expecting, and her younger brothers are twins and always in their own world. Maggie thinks a new puppy is the answer, but when she goes to select one on her birthday, she breaks out in hives and rashes. She's severely allergic to anything with fur
Can Maggie outsmart her allergies and find the perfect pet? With illustrations by Michelle Mee Nutter, Megan Wagner Lloyd draws on her own childhood to tell a heartfelt story of family, friendship, and finding a place to belong.
Synopsis
A coming-of-age middle-grade graphic novel featuring a girl with severe allergies who just wants to find the perfect pet
At home, Maggie is the odd one out. Her parents are preoccupied with getting ready for a new baby, and her younger brothers are twins and always in their own world. Maggie loves animals and thinks a new puppy is the answer, but when she goes to select one on her birthday, she breaks out in hives and rashes. She's severely allergic to anything with fur
Can Maggie outsmart her allergies and find the perfect pet? With illustrations by Michelle Mee Nutter, Megan Wagner Lloyd draws on her own experiences with allergies to tell a heartfelt story of family, friendship, and finding a place to belong.