Review: Awkward

Awkward by Svetlana Chmakova
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fans of Raina Telgemeier's graphic novels will enjoy Awkward just as much! A cute story about how all kids feel awkward in different situation in school, home and life! Penelope is new to school and immediately does something she regrets - pushing Jaime who was trying to help her, but he was being bullied. Penelope didn't want to get "linked" to Jaime so she pushed him away.

Penelope carries around this guilt while starting to feel comfortable in the confines of the school art club. However, every time she see Jaime she hides - but knows she needs to apologize.

While this is going on there is also a "war" between the art and science clubs which Penelope and Jaime are members of.

A cute story that reminds us all that we feel awkward at times.

This book is available in the LV IMC and is a Rebecca Caudill 2018 nominee.

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