 | New girl (New Girl) Author: Calin, Cassandra | |
| Price: $10.65 | ||
Summary:
Lia and her family are waiting to board a flight to their new life in Canada, leaving behind family, friends, and Romania--the only home she's ever known. But Lia's heartache is overshadowed by a grumbling pain in her stomach she's never felt before. When she excuses herself to the bathroom, she's shocked by what she discovers: her first period. As if things weren't difficult enough! Lia is thrust into a world where everything is different--her home, her language, and even her body. In graphic novel format.
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 2.60 Points: 1.0 Quiz: 551496 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (04/15/24)
School Library Journal (+) (00/06/24)
Booklist (06/01/24)
The Hornbook (00/09/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 06/01/2024 Lia isn't happy about her family moving from Romania to Montreal, Canada, away from everything she knows and the people she loves. But the arrival of her first period distracts her from the move. At school, she enters a French immersion program with students from all around the world. Lia finds it difficult to learn French and even more challenging to make friends, but her parents continue encouraging her. With time, she slowly grasps the language and even makes a few friends—but not without misunderstandings, miscommunications, and those uncomfortable periods. This is a fun read. It cleverly illustrates Lia's level of comprehension of the French language as the novel advances. The author's illustrations give life to the characters, and bold colors balance with atmospheric undertones to set the mood in each panel. With bright and charming artwork, readers will get an inside look at an immigrant's life as they navigate unfamiliar environments. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
