 | Popcorn Author: Harrell, Rob | |
| Price: $8.19 | ||
Summary:
Andrew's just trying to make it through Picture Day, which is easier said than done when it seems like the whole world is out to get him from a bully to a science experiment gone wrong to a someone else's juice snot (don't ask).
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 4.00 Points: 6.0 Quiz: 550407 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (08/01/24)
School Library Journal (+) (08/16/24)
Booklist (09/15/24)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (00/09/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 09/15/2024 In a wry, first-person narrative, seventh-grader Andrew, who lives with anxiety, relates the story of one disastrous school picture day. In addition to being a generally tense, stressed individual, he describes certain tics and rituals he conducts, such as tapping or shutting doors just right. While everything gets off to a promising start—new outfit, fresh haircut, and a perfectly packed bookbag—things go downhill pretty fast, especially when he hears that his beloved grandma, who has Alzheimer's, has wandered away from home. Andrew experiences a lot of the troubles of a typical middle-school kid, but his anxiety makes navigating everyday challenges just a bit more difficult. Informed by his own childhood experiences with anxiety, Harrell approaches the topics of anxiety and OCD through a lens of humor and compassion in Andrew's distinctive, entertaining voice, which is complemented by his doodled Anxiety Files—mini-comics and illustrations relating to his anxiety. Readers who connected with Raina Telgemeier's Guts will appreciate this thoughtful story about managing anxiety delivered in an inviting, Wimpy Kid–like format. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
