Freshman: Tales of 9th Grade Obsessions, Revelations, and Other Nonsense
Friends Annie and Richie are starting their freshman year of high school. Annie’s stress level isn’t helped by her older brother, a senior, whose advice leads her to conclude, “What I do as a freshman says who I am for the rest of high school ... and that defines who I am for the rest of my life. “ Corinne Mucha’s funny but not fluffy graphic novel nails adolescent anxieties and experiences as it follows Annie and Richie through their freshman year. Individually and together, they deal with stubborn lockers, old friends who have changed, new friends and romances, spirit week, auditioning for the musical, athletic trials, and forming a band. Even with her light-hearted tone, Mucha provides enough of an edge to maintain credibility. Both newcomers to and seasoned veterans of middle and high school will find a lot to laugh about, and hope as well, in this entertaining outing. Mucha’s panel illustrations are outlined in black and colored in two shades of green. ©2011 Cooperative Children's Book Center
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 11-14
Age Range:
Grades 6-8 (Ages 11-13)
Grades 9-12 (Age 14 and older)
Format:
Graphic Novel
Subjects:
Anxiety
Humor
Milestones
Perspective/Point of View
School
Publisher:
Zest
Publish Year: 2011
Pages: 112
ISBN: 9780981973364
CCBC Location: Non-Fiction, 741.5 Mucha