Best for readers who enjoy honest, visually engaging graphic memoirs about navigating disability, friendship, and the challenges of finding belonging.
About the Book
A girl who becomes deaf at a young age shares her experiences navigating school, friendships, and growing up with a hearing aid in this graphic memoir.
Content Ratings
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Mild Romance
A brief, age-appropriate childhood crush and mild social awkwardness around friendship are depicted.
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Mild Themes
Themes of disability, social isolation, the difficulty of making friends, and the emotional experience of feeling different are present and treated with honesty and humor.
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No Violence
No violence or peril is present.
Engagement:
Author:
Cece Bell
Genre:
Graphic Novel / Comic
Published:
2014
Page Count:
248
Ages:
8
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