![]() ![]() (Don’t worry, it all turns around for a happy ending. Pros: Brought to you by the creators of the Princess in Black series, this heartfelt memoir with its message of being yourself will be a hit with fans of Smile, El Deafo, and Roller Girl.Ĭons:Shannon’s life got pretty depressing about halfway through the book. In an author’s note, Shannon Hale tells more about her childhood, and her class pictures from elementary school are included at the end as well. ![]() ![]() Much to her surprise, Jen admired her independence and became a friend as well. Finally, in fifth grade, Shannon declared her independence from the clique and learned to make her own good friends. Things were pretty rough at home, too, being stuck in the middle of five children and often bullied by a troubled older sister. Adrienne befriended second-grade ringleader Jen, and Shannon found herself on the outer fringes of the clique, desperately trying secure her position. When they returned to the neighborhood, things had changed. Shannon loved creating imaginary games, and Adrienne was an enthusiastic participant. In new graphic novels (one by Kristen Gudsnuk, the other by Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham), the key to middle school relationships is being true to yourself. Publisher: First SecondJuvenile Nonfiction / Comics & Graphic Novels - Social Topics / Social Topics - Friendship / Biography &. Summary: Shannon Hale recounts her elementary school days, starting with her first friend, Adrienne, whom she met in kindergarten. ![]()
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