The Tryout: A Graphic Novel - Christina Soontornva 电子书漫画pdf
Product details
Reading age : 8 - 12 years
Lexile measure : GN360L
Grade level : 3 - 7
Publisher : Graphix (September 6, 2022)
Language : English
Paperback : 272 pages
ISBN-10 : 1338741268
ISBN-13 : 978-1338741261
The Tryout: A Graphic Novel Paperback – September 6, 2022
by Christina Soontornvat (Author), Joanna Cacao (Illustrator)
STAND TALL.
BE LOUD.
GAME FACE ON.
This pitch perfect graphic memoir about courage and competition, friendship and belonging is perfect for fans of Smile, New Kid, Rollergirl, and Real Friends.
“A captivating middle-grade gem.” ― The New York Times Book Review
★ “Funny, relatable, and genuine.” ― Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★ “Captures every nuanced emotion.” ― School Library Journal, starred review
“Delightfully expressive…a standout.” ― Booklist
When cheerleading tryouts are announced, Christina and her best friend, Megan, literally jump at the chance to join the squad. As two of the only kids of color in the school, they have always yearned to fit in―and the middle school cheerleaders are popular and accepted by everyone. But will the girls survive the terrifying tryouts, with their whole grade watching? And will their friendship withstand the pressures of competition?
Hilarious and highly relatable, The Tryout by two-time Newbery Honoree Christina Soontornvat and shining new talent Joanna Cacao will make you laugh, cry, and cheer!
About the Author
Joanna Cacao is a Canadian-Filipino artist and illustrator who lives in Winnipeg with her Pomeranian, Danny. She loves working on magical and fantastical stories. Growing up in front of a TV, Joanna immediately became obsessed with any show or film that had a great story and set of characters. Her favorite shows consist of Avatar: The Last Airbender, Downton Abbey, and Gravity Falls. Her biggest influences come from various manga, as well as Ghibli and Disney films. She has a background in 3D Animation, and has self-published a queer webcomic: Toxic For You.
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