In this pitch-perfect coming-of-age graphic novel, turning twelve means big changes — first bra, first time babysitting, and a first crush not everyone will approve of …
On sale: October 29, 2024
Age: 8-12 years
Grade: Grades 3-7
Page count: 240 Pages
ISBN: 9780593650066
Reading level: Lexile: GN400L | Fountas/Pinnell: Y
Kathryn (K.E.) Ormsbee is the author of several acclaimed books for kids, including Candidly Cline (A 2023 ALA Rainbow Book List Book). She was born and raised in Kentucky and now lives in Austin, Texas with her wife and their dog. .
Molly Brooks is the author and illustrator of the acclaimed Sanity & Tallulah graphic novel series, as well as the illustrator of
Flying Machines and many other short comics. Molly grew up in Tennessee and now lives in Brooklyn with her wife and cats.
★ "
A heartfelt and endearing snapshot of adolescence."
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★ "Katie is just the sort of lively, inquisitive friend that a 12-year-old might yearn for. With its exhilarating combination of prose and illustrations,
Turning Twelve will make readers clamor for more of Katie’s adventures."
—BookPage, starred review
"Ormsbee and Brooks craft
a graphic novel that provides a realistic and empathetic exploration of understanding one’s identity. This exploration on crushes and growing up is a must for the realistic graphic novel genre."
—School Library Journal
"
A respectful portrayal of an adolescent girl learning to think independently."
—The Horn Book
