Language: G (2 swears, 0 F); Mature Content: G; Violence: G
BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS - ESSENTIAL
APPEALS TO: MANY
It's picture day for middle schooler Andrew Yaeger. It shouldn't be that hard to get a decent pic but he struggles with anxiety every day and this day is a series of unfortunate events. The kernel of worry in his stomach is getting bouncier and hotter throughout the day as he strives to stave off a full-blown panic attack.
Told with wit, humor, and pathos, I alternatively wanted to laugh and cry. This is a well told day in the life of what it means to have anxiety and panic attacks. Andrew is a great and relatable character drawn from the author's personal experience. This book will build empathy for anyone who doesn't understand what anxiety is like and bring hope for those who do. Andrew is a white middle schooler.
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