Written and illustrated by Jose Pimienta
Library edition with trade jacket added
Publisher Penguin Random House Imprint Random House ISBN9780593569436
Halfway to Somewhere
24.99
Ave thought moving to Kansas would be boring and flat after enjoying the mountains and trails in Mexico, but at least they would have their family with them. Unfortunately, while Ave, their mom, and their younger brother are relocating to the US, Ave's father and older sister will be staying in Mexico...permanently. Their parents are getting a divorce. As if learning a whole new language wasn't hard enough, and now a Middle-Schooler has to figure out a new family dynamic...and what this means for them as they start middle school with no friends. Jose Pimienta's stunningly illustrated and thought provoking middle graphic novel is about exploring identity, understanding family, making friends with a language barrier, and above all else, learning what truly makes a place a home.
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Graphic Novels Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
Graphic Novels Middle Plus
Graphic Novels Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
For Grades 5-8
Book-length narratives presented in comic book style, graphic novels foster both visual and verbal comprehension skills while exposing readers to interesting dialogue and satire, as well as affirming diversity. JLG's selection of these unique books, some of them only published in softcover, are ideal for attracting reluctant readers and introducing them to literature they might not encounter otherwise. You may find that the 14 books in this category will turn your reluctant readers into eager readers.
Interests
Diversity, ESL, Fiction, Graphic Novels, Reluctant Readers, Transitional Readers, Funny/Humorous
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School TripGraphic Novels Middle Plus
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24.99
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The Real Riley MayesGraphic Novels Middle Plus
May 2022
POTENTIALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
Discrimination: Sexuality
21.99
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Tegan and Sara: Junior HighGraphic Novels Middle Plus
May 2023
POTENTIALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
Discrimination: Sexuality,Language: Mild Language
22.99
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CrunchGraphic Novels Middle Plus
August 2022
POTENTIALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
Discrimination: Sexism
24.99
