Another great addition to the middle-grade comics collection.' - School Library Journal's Good Comics for Kids Blog The colorization looks vivid and warm, which wraps up the warm tingly feelings all readers will be left with. The artwork is busy and offers the frenetic feel of the hustle and bustle of a large family. The storytelling is fast-paced and has many humorous moments. 'There is so much to love about this title. 'A warm, heartfelt, relatable comic that shines a light on a 'squished' sibling as Avery tries to become more independent and weather life’s changes while still finding her own place at home.' - The Horn Book 'Brightly colored landscapes and keen dialogue artfully depict common eldest daughter woes.' - Publishers Weekly Highly recommended.' - School Library Journal, starred review This engaging graphic novel tackles very real feelings and will keep readers invested in Avery’s life. ★ 'Avery’s plights are amusing and approachable, with art from Nutter that is gentle and light-filled.

This stirring and dynamic graphic novel is sure to win a lot of hearts.' - Booklist, starred review ★ 'Nutter's warm and appealing artwork comically captures the crowded chaos of the Lee household and the matter-of-fact diversity of the town, and the sun-dappled visuals will appeal to anyone who loves the work of Raina Telgemeier or Shannon Hale. ★ 'A charming and achingly relatable snapshot of life in a big family. Megan Wagner Lloyd and Michelle Mee Nutter have once again teamed up to tell a funny, heartfelt, and charming story of family, friendship, and growing up.īarnes & Noble Most Anticipated Kids' Book And when Avery finds out that her family might move across the country, things get even more complicated. So she's furious when Theo, her grumpy older brother, gets his own room instead, and her wild baby brother, Max, moves into the room she already shares with her clinging sister Pearl! Avery hatches a plan to finally get her own room, all while trying to get Max to sleep at night, navigating changes in her friendships, and working on an art entry for the fair. All Avery wants is her own room - her own space to be alone and make art. But she's tired of feeling squished by her six siblings! They're noisy and chaotic and the younger kids love her a little too much. She loves her neighborhood, school, and the end-of-summer fair she always goes to with her two best friends.

From the Eisner-nominated duo behind the instant bestseller Allergic comes a fun new graphic novel about finding your own space… especially when you're in a family of nine!Įleven-year-old Avery Lee loves living in Hickory Valley, Maryland.

Squished by Megan Wagner Lloyd