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Fruitcake: A Graphic Novel
By Rex Ogle
Illustrators
Illustrated by Dave Valeza
Edition
By Rex Ogle
Hardcover edition
Publisher Scholastic Imprint Graphix ISBN9781338575101
Fruitcake: A Graphic Novel
23.94
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SKU
9781338575101J
A pitch-perfect middle-grade graphic memoir about crushes, coming out, and finding the courage to be yourself.
Eighth grade isn't off to a great start. Everyone but Rex seems to be coupling up, and he's starting to feel like an outsider... until he meets Charlotte. She's fearless, smart, pretty, and she likes him back. But as great as Charlotte is, there's someone Rex can't stop thinking about.
Drew is Rex's childhood best friend, so when he kisses Rex, all kinds of new feelings begin to stir. Though at school, Drew acts like he doesn't even know Rex, making those feelings turn really confusing really fast. And with all the strong opinions Rex hears at home and at church, he questions his own worth and what his affections actually mean. Rex wants to be more like his new friend, Nina, and not care what others think, but being himself seems impossible. When did middle school get so confusing?!
Eighth grade isn't off to a great start. Everyone but Rex seems to be coupling up, and he's starting to feel like an outsider... until he meets Charlotte. She's fearless, smart, pretty, and she likes him back. But as great as Charlotte is, there's someone Rex can't stop thinking about.
Drew is Rex's childhood best friend, so when he kisses Rex, all kinds of new feelings begin to stir. Though at school, Drew acts like he doesn't even know Rex, making those feelings turn really confusing really fast. And with all the strong opinions Rex hears at home and at church, he questions his own worth and what his affections actually mean. Rex wants to be more like his new friend, Nina, and not care what others think, but being himself seems impossible. When did middle school get so confusing?!
Full-color illustrations.
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PreK Standard MARC Records Cover Art |
Graphic Novels Middle (Grades 5-8)
Graphic Novels Middle
Graphic Novels Middle (Grades 5-8)
For Grades 5-8
This collection features graphic novels that combine striking visuals with layered, narrative-driven storytelling. Selections span a range of genres and tones, offering immersive stories that invite reflection alongside entertainment, with space for more complex themes and emotional depth. Some selections may explore identity, relationships, and real-world challenges, including LGBTQIA+ themes, moderate language, social issues, and other sensitive topics.
12 books per Year
$300.00 per Year
Interests
Fiction, Nonfiction, Graphic Novels, Reluctant Readers, High-Interest
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