Squished: A Graphic Novel
(2025)

Fiction

eAudiobook

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PUBLISHED
[United States] : Scholastic Inc., 2025
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EDITION
Unabridged
DESCRIPTION

1 online resource (1 audio file (1hr., 26 min.)) : digital

ISBN/ISSN
9798225036096 MWT18740725, 18740725
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES

Read by Eric Yang, Jo Yuan, Felisha Wong, Katherine Chin

From the Eisner-nominated duo behind the instant bestseller Allergic comes a fun new audiobook, adapted from the graphic novel about finding your own especially when you're in a family of nine! Eleven-year-old Avery Lee loves living in Hickory Valley, Maryland. She loves her neighborhood, school, and the end-of-summer fair she always goes to with her two best friends. But she's tired of feeling squished by her six siblings! They're noisy and chaotic and the younger kids love her a little too much. All Avery wants is her own room -- her own space to be alone and make art. So she's furious when Theo, her grumpy older brother, gets his own room instead, and her wild baby brother, Max, moves into the room she already shares with her clinging sister Pearl! Avery hatches a plan to finally get her own room, all while trying to get Max to sleep at night, navigating changes in her friendships, and working on an art entry for the fair. And when Avery finds out that her family might move across the country, things get even more complicated. Megan Wagner Lloyd and Michelle Mee Nutter have once again teamed up to tell a funny, heartfelt, and charming story of family, friendship, and growing up. Praise for Squished: Instant National Indie Bestseller Barnes & Noble Most Anticipated Kids' Book Good Housekeeping Kids' Book Award Winner American Library Association Best Graphic Novel for Children Bank Street College Best Children's Book "A charming and achingly relatable snapshot of life in a big family." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Nutter's warm and appealing artwork comically captures the crowded chaos of the Lee household and the matter-of-fact diversity of the town, and the sun-dappled visuals will appeal to anyone who loves the work of Raina Telgemeier or Shannon H This stirring and dynamic graphic novel is sure to win a lot of hearts." -- Booklist, starred review "Avery's plights are amusing and approachable, with art from Nutter that is gentle and light-filled. This engaging graphic novel tackles very real feelings and will keep readers invested in Avery's life. Highly recommended." -- School Library Journal, starred review "Brightly colored landscapes and keen dialogue artfully depict common eldest daughter woes." -- Publishers Weekly "A warm, heartfelt, relatable comic that shines a light on a "squished" sibling as Avery tries to become more independent and weather life's changes while still finding her own place at home." -- The Horn Book "There is so much to love about this The storytelling is fast-paced and has many humorous The artwork is busy and offers the frenetic feel of the hustle and bustle of a large family. The colorization looks vivid and warm, which wraps up the warm tingly feelings all readers will be left with. Another great addition to the middle-grade comics collection." -- School Library Journal's Good Comics for Kids Blog "This delightful graphic novel about growing up and carving out your own space is perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier." -- Barnes & Noble "An exciting graphic novel by Megan Wagner Lloyd and Michelle Mee Nutter. Most kids will relate to Avery and enjoy this heartwarming story." -- Kellen Bhatt, kid reporter for TIME for Kids "This graphic novels underscores that seemingly opposite things can both be true: You can adore a large family's sense of belonging but still crave some alone time (and your own room). Fans of Sisters will gobble up this book." -- Good Housekeeping Praise for Allergic: Instant National Indie Bestseller School Library Journal Best Graphic Novel of the Year American Library Association Best Graphic Novel for Children New York Public Library Best Book for Kids "There's a lot packed into this graphic novel beyond the allergy story line: how family dynamics change with a new baby's arrival, how kids struggle to fit in and find friends. But while it addresses serious issues

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