About This Book
Reach for this book when your middle schooler is struggling with the invisible weight of perfectionism, social anxiety, or the feeling that they are never quite enough. In this third installment of her graphic memoir series, Shannon Hale explores her eighth grade year as she navigates shifting friendship dynamics, the pressure to date, and the early signs of undiagnosed depression and OCD. It is an honest, vulnerable look at the internal battles many pre-teens face but rarely talk about. Parents will appreciate how it validates complex emotions and mental health struggles while maintaining a sense of hope and resilience. It is a perfect tool for opening conversations about self-worth and the reality that growing up is often messy and confusing.
