Turning Twelve
(A Graphic Novel)
$26.86
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
28 January 2025
Summary
Turning twelve means big changes—first bra, first time babysitting, and a first crush not everyone will approve of … a pitch-perfect coming-of-age graphic novel from the creators of Growing Pangs.
A BOOKPAGE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR
“Twelve cheers for Turning Twelve! Readers will root for Katie as she navigates seventh grade and stays true to her own heart.” —Megan Wagner Lloyd, author of Allergic
“This book will appeal to fans of Raina Telgemei…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593650073 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593650077 |
| Author: | Kathryn Ormsbee, Molly Brooks |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House Graphic |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 28 January 2025 |
| Weight: | 424g |
| Dimensions: | 22mm x 140mm x 241mm |
| Series: | From the Universe of Growing Pangs |
| Audience Age: | 8-12 |
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Critics Review
★ “A heartfelt and endearing snapshot of adolescence.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★ “Katie is just the sort of lively, inquisitive friend that a 12-year-old might yearn for. With its exhilarating combination of prose and illustrations, Turning Twelve will make readers clamor for more of Katie’s adventures.” —BookPage, starred review
“Ormsbee and Brooks craft a graphic novel that provides a realistic and empathetic exploration of understanding one’s identity. This exploration on crushes and growing up is a must for the realistic graphic novel genre.” —School Library Journal
“A respectful portrayal of an adolescent girl learning to think independently.” —The Horn Book
Kathryn Ormsbee
Kathryn (K.E.) Ormsbee is the author of several acclaimed books for kids, including Candidly Cline (A 2023 ALA Rainbow Book List Book). She was born and raised in Kentucky and now lives in Austin, Texas with her wife and their dog.
Molly Brooks is the author and illustrator of the acclaimed Sanity & Tallulah graphic novel series, as well as the illustrator of Flying Machines and many other short comics. Molly grew up in Tennessee and now lives in Brooklyn with her wife and cats.
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