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The New Girl by Cassandra Calin

thenextgenlibrarian's review

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emotional informative reflective fast-paced

4.5

A MG coming of age graphic novel based on @cassandracalin immigration story.
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Lia and her family are leaving Romania to live in Canada and a chance for a better life. So much change happens for Lia from leaving her grandparents to getting her first period to starting a new school and having to learn a new languageā€”itā€™s a lot for any kid to deal with at once. Lia is also struggling to make friends and do well in French. Will Lia ever feel like her old self again?
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I LOVED this book so much! Letā€™s talk about @graphixbooks & Clain donā€™t shy away from period talk or experience in this title. We need more period positive novels so Iā€™m thrilled this is written for 3rd-7th graders and so many people will see themselves on the pages. I canā€™t wait to see the final copy, but appreciated @scholastic sending the ARC. I am also pumped itā€™s going to be a series, because the ending definitely left me wanting more! This graphic novel releases June 4!

CW: physical pain brought on by menstruation, immigration issues

4.5 ā­ļø rounded up!

alihewitt's review

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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