 | Diary of a nature nerd Author: Everett, Tiffany | |
| Price: $10.65 | ||
Summary:
Brooke's always out on the trail, living a life full of adventure and documenting her wilderness findings in her nature diary. But Brooke is in for the biggest adventure of her life: her BFF, Jayla, is now her new stepsister! In graphic novel format.
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (06/15/25)
School Library Journal (07/01/25)
Booklist (09/01/25)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 09/01/2025 Nine-year-old Brooke feels on top of the world when her best friend, Jayla, becomes her stepsister. Jayla and her father, Terrence, join Brooke and her mom in a camper van as they embark on their first-ever family adventure. Things get a bit rocky, though, when Jayla and Terrence spot a moose out on a hike without Brooke. Brooke grows jealous: she's been searching for a moose for ages, and she's much more passionate about cataloging wild creatures than Jayla is. Will Brooke learn to make room for Jayla in the big outdoors before Jayla decides to move back to the city? Debut graphic novelist Everett offers the perfect summer read for any nature-curious child. Brooke’s doodles and animal factoids complement the rich comic panels to create a campy feeling that middle-graders will appreciate. Lovers of Lucy Knisley’s Stepping Stones (2020) will enjoy this for its similar true-to-life representation of the ups and downs of belonging to a blended family. Curl up in the crook of a perfect climbing tree to experience this wonderful balance of scientific education, humor, and the trials and triumphs of being a nature nerd. - Copyright 2025 Booklist.
