Overview
Andrew 's just trying to get through school photo day with one aim: a photo of him which his mum will like. But today of all days, the world seems out to get him. There's a bully, the science experiment gone wrong, scary news about his grandmother, and someone else's juice snot (don't ask). Andrew struggles with anxiety, and the little kernel of worry in his stomach is getting hotter and hotter... Can he make it through the day without popping? A heartfelt and laugh-out-loud-funny story about letting go of control and accepting help, interspersed with Rob Harrell's amazing spot art and comic panels that depict the real, difficult feelings of anxiety and OCD, as well as real tips for coping.
Full Product Details
Author: Rob Harrell
Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd
Imprint: Bonnier Books Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 13.10cm
, Height: 1.90cm
, Length: 19.80cm
Weight: 0.198kg
ISBN: 9781835870877
ISBN 10: 1835870872
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 03 September 2024
Recommended Age: From 9 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Harrell's illustrated novel shines with a humorous, authentic depiction of a middle school student with anxiety and OCD. A must-purchase-this is sure to be popular with Harrell's fans as well as with readers of middle school-themed illustrated novels and comics. * School Library Journal, starred review * Harrell's conversational tone, snappy pacing, and realistic dialogue make each chapter eminently readable. The accompanying black-and-white doodles, notes, and comics lend humor to some serious situations. Harrell does a fantastic job of explaining the symptoms accompanying anxiety and panic attacks in simple terms . . . Readers will also appreciate the accurate depictions of talk therapy and of the tics that accompany Andrew's OCD. Heartwarming, insightful, and surprisingly funny. * Kirkus Reviews *
Harrell's illustrated novel shines with a humorous, authentic depiction of a middle school student with anxiety and OCD. A must-purchase-this is sure to be popular with Harrell's fans as well as with readers of middle school-themed illustrated novels and comics. * School Library Journal, starred review * Harrell's conversational tone, snappy pacing, and realistic dialogue make each chapter eminently readable. The accompanying black-and-white doodles, notes, and comics lend humor to some serious situations. Harrell does a fantastic job of explaining the symptoms accompanying anxiety and panic attacks in simple terms . . . Readers will also appreciate the accurate depictions of talk therapy and of the tics that accompany Andrew's OCD. Heartwarming, insightful, and surprisingly funny. * Kirkus Reviews * Blends humour with meaningful themes, making it a useful text for discussing mental health and support systems with UKS2 and KS3 readers. Highly recommended. * School Reading List * Harrell's illustrated novel shines with a humorous, authentic depiction of a middle school student with anxiety and OCD [...] A must-purchase. * School Library Journal * Heartwarming, insightful, and surprisingly funny. * Kirkus Reviews * This poignant, funny and authentic story is written with all the warmth, insight and accessibility that we have come to expect from him. -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Evening Post *
Author Information
Rob Harrell is a syndicated cartoonist (Adam@ Home) and his illustration clients include Mad magazine, Time Inc. and Volkswagen. He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife and dogs. He is the author of the novels Wink and Popcorn.
