

It’s the beginning of the new school year and AJ feels like everyone is changing but him. It’s the kind of story that connects well with its intended audience - so well that my 11-year-old son pilfered my review copy and refused to return it until he was done.” – New York Times Book ReviewĪ middle schooler comes head-to-head with his vampire slayer crush in this laugh-out-loud funny graphic novel that’s a perfect coming-of-age story for anyone who’s ever felt too young, too small, or too average. “Her delightful tale juxtaposes a preteen crush, a tranquil, woodsy neighborhood in the Pacific Northwest, and vampires. ★ “Think Raina Telgemeier with a Noelle Stevenson slant… Gardner’s middle school romp is a magnum opus.” – Kirkus Available now in paperback and hardcover.Ī Huffington Post Best Children’s Book of 2018Ī 2019 YALSA Great Graphic Novel for TeensĪ Banks Street Best Children's Book of 2018
