Growing Pangs

(Paperback)

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NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR Introducing an irresistibly relatable graphic novel about friendship and growing up, "an excellent companion to Raina Telgemeier's Guts and Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham's Real Friends series."-Booklist, Starred Review New Friends. New grade. New worries Katie's always felt different. She's homeschooled, she has freckles, and her teeth are really crooked. But none of these things matter to Kacey. They're best friends forever-just like their necklaces say. But when they go to summer camp, Kacey starts acting weird. What happened to the "forever" And when Katie gets home, she can't stop worrying. About getting braces. About 6th grade. About friends. She knows tapping three times or opening and closing a drawer won't make everything better . . . but sometimes it helps stop the worrying. Is something wrong with her

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Eminently relatable for middle schoolers, taking the shame out of OCD and anxiety. NPR

An incisive and empathetic look at fitting in, anxiety, and what it means to be a good friend. Faith Erin Hicks, creator of The Adventures of Superhero Girl

Kids will be buzzing about GrowingPangs! Jennifer L. Holm & Matthew Holm, co-creators of Sunnyside Up and Swing It, Sunny

A poignant and relatable story about making friends, letting go, and opening up TerriLibenson, creator of the Emmie & Friends series

The story stays true to this childs experience, and the art gives equal attention to the high points of Katies life while skillfully depicting her lows. Booklist, starred review

A poignant account of journeying through life while navigating mental health and friendships. Kirkus Reviews

A thoughtful, compassionate portrayal of OCD, particularly in its visual representation of Katies anxieties. The Bulletin

Author Bio

Kathryn (K.E.) Ormsbee is the author of several Middle Grade and Young Adult novels. She was born and raised in the Bluegrass State and now lives in Salem, Oregon. Visit her online at kathrynormsbee.com and @kathsby. Molly Brooks is the author and illustrator of the Sanity & Tallulah graphic novel series as well as the illustrator of Flying Machines and many other short comics. She grew up in Tennessee and now lives in Brooklyn. Visit her online at mollybrooks.com and @mollybrooks.