On Guard! by Cassidy Wasserman - ISBN: 9780593649992
Paperback
New school, broken friendships, fencing might be the key to belonging.

On Guard!

A Marshall Middle School Graphic Novel

$33.26

  • Paperback

    256 pages

  • Release Date

    9 July 2025

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Summary

Grace is trying to find her footing in 7th grade, but between a best friend break up and her rocky relationship with her mom, it isn’t easy. Is the middle school fencing club the answer to finding her people…and maybe even herself?

A NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

“On Guard! is a great story about a kid finding her footing (and a cool new sport!) despite the shifting sands of divorce.” -Lucy Knisley, New York Times Bestselling creator of Stepping Stones

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Book Details

ISBN-13:9780593649992
ISBN-10:0593649990
Author:Cassidy Wasserman
Publisher:Random House USA Inc
Imprint:Random House Graphic
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:256
Release Date:9 July 2025
Weight:369g
Dimensions:203mm x 140mm
Series:Marshall Middle School
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“Readers will commiserate with the emotional journeys in this simply presented, deeply affecting story.” —Kirkus Reviews

[A] memorably action-driven story about friendship and personal strength.” —Publishers Weekly

[A] solid coming-of-age story….With plenty of ups and downs, this middle school sports story will appeal to fans of friendship-themed narratives.” —School Library Journal

About The Author

Cassidy Wasserman

Cassidy Wasserman is an artist in the game industry and is making her Graphic novel debut with On Guard! When she’s not creating, Cassidy enjoys epee fencing, listening to musicals, and agility training with her dog, Zag. Cassidy lives in the mountains of Maine, where she is working on her next graphic novel.

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