The Complex Art of Being Maisie Clark
$36.92
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
10 June 2025
Summary
After years of imitating her dad’s artistic style, eighteen-year-old Maisie throws away everything familiar in hopes of crafting her own voice. But when an attack on her family’s portrait shop brings past hurts to light, Maisie wonders if “finding herself” might lie closer to home than she realized.
All eighteen-year-old Maisie Clark wants to do is leave her tiny town in upstate New York. Crescent Valley is home to Glenna’s, the family-run portrait shop she loves more than anything. B…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781631639203 |
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| ISBN-10: | 163163920X |
| Author: | Sabrina Kleckner |
| Publisher: | Jolly Fish Press |
| Imprint: | Jolly Fish Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 10 June 2025 |
| Weight: | 268g |
| Dimensions: | 203mm x 133mm |
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Critics Review
“[Maisie’s] inner voice captures the confused, unfiltered thoughts of a teenager—full of self-doubt, sarcasm, and bursts of confidence—in this thoughtful, character-driven story of growth. A well-realized coming-of-age story that celebrates art and the journey to accepting yourself.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Kleckner beautifully captures Maisie’s emotional landscape in her bright personality and bantery voice, as well as the touching conversations that help her begin to believe in herself. With themes of self-discovery, bravery, and starting over, this story will stick with readers past its ending.” —Booklist
“This incredible story will resonate with young readers as they discover themselves on the journey of life. Highly recommended for readers interested in stories about artists, identity, or the college experience.” —Children’s Literature
About The Author
Sabrina Kleckner
Sabrina Kleckner is a teacher by day and an author by early morning and night. Her debut middle grade novel, The Art of Running Away, was a 2023 ALA Rainbow Book List Selection, the 2022 Moonbeam Awards Bronze Medalist in Pre-Teen General Fiction, and a 2022 IPPY Award Silver Medalist in Juvenile Fiction. On her days off, she can be found traveling the world or gushing about her three cats to anyone who will listen.
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