Growing Pangs: (A Graphic Novel) (From the Universe of Growing Pangs)

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR A PARENTS MAGAZINE BEST BOOK Inspired by a true story! Eleven-year old homeschooled Katie has always felt different . . . and now she can't stop worrying. Introducing an irresistibly relatable graphic novel about friendship, anxiety, and growing up. "An excellent companion to Raina Telgemeier's Guts and Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham's Real Friends."Booklist, Starred Review New Friends. New grade. New worries? Katie's always felt different. She's homeschooled, she has freckles, and her teeth are really crooked. But none of these things matter to Kacey. Theyre best friends foreverjust like their necklaces say. But when they go to summer camp, Kacey starts acting weird. What happened to the forever? And when Katie gets home, she cant stop worrying. About getting braces. About 6th grade. About friends. She knows tapping three times or opening and closing a drawer wont make everything better . . . but sometimes it helps stop the worrying. Is something wrong with her? And will anyone want to be friends with her if they find out?