Olive "clicks" with everyone in the fifth grade — until one day she doesn't. When a school variety show leaves Olive stranded without an act to join, she begins to panic, wondering why all her friends have already formed their own groups... without her. With the performance drawing closer by the minute, will Olive be able to find her own place in the show before the curtain comes up?
Author-illustrator Kayla Miller has woven together a heartfelt and insightful graphic novel about navigating friendships, leaning on family, and learning to take the stage in the most important role of all.
"Feeling abandoned, Olive experiences an existential crisis about her place in the universe, complete with anxiety dreams, advice sessions with her aunt, and tense confrontations with her mother. She’s confused about how to address her feelings of alienation without begging to be included, but eventually, she finds inspiration for her role in the show, as well as insight into how she fits in with her friends... In both the text and art, Miller’s debut authentically conveys nuanced challenges and everyday moments of childhood, offering a guide for kids navigating friendship, family, and goals." — Publishers Weekly
Recommended Age | 9 - 12 |
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Author | Kayla Miller |
Illustrator | Kayla Miller |
ISBN | 1328911128 |
Publication Date | Jan 8, 2019 |
Publisher | HMH Books for Young Readers |
Series Name | Click |
Language | English |