‘Growing Pangs’ PLUS The NEW Companion Novel ‘Turning Twelve’ Book Collection Giveaway!

 

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2 Winners ~ $92 TRV!

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2 Lucky Winners will win a copy of 'Growing Pangs' PLUS It's new Companion Novel 'Turning Twelve' from @RandomHouseKids & @RHKidsGraphics ~ TRV $92!

Synopsis for Turning Twelve

Katie can't wait to turn twelve--pool parties! babysitting! friends! But sometimes it feels like there's so much new stuff she can barely keep up. First Job? (Yes!) Unfair dress codes? (No way!) Make up (Okay?!) Shaving? (Uh…!) Maybe growing up isn't as much fun as she had expected. But one thing does seem right--her new friend, Grace. Could Katie have a crush on another girl? Katie knows not everyone around her will approve...which is kind of scary. She might not be ready to tell anyone yet, and that’s fine...but can Katie stay true to herself and embrace the person she's growing up to be?

Synopsis for Growing Pangs

Katie's always felt different. She's homeschooled, she has freckles, and her teeth are really crooked. But none of these things matter to Kacey. They’re best friends forever—just like their necklaces say. But when they go to summer camp, Kacey starts acting weird. What happened to the “forever”? And when Katie gets home, she can’t stop worrying. About getting braces. About 6th grade. About friends. She knows tapping three times or opening and closing a drawer won’t make everything better . . . but sometimes it helps stop the worrying. Is something wrong with her? And will anyone want to be friends with her if they find out? Find out what happens next in the companion graphic novel, Turning Twelve!

About the Author

Kathryn Ormsbee is the author of books for children and young adults, including Growing Pangs and The House in Poplar Wood. Her novels have been critically acclaimed, translated into eight languages, selected for the Indie Next List and Junior Library Guild, and made “best of” lists at Amazon, BookPage, Kirkus, NPR, and the Chicago and New York Public Libraries. She lives with her wife in Texas.

About the Illustrator

Molly Brooks is the author and illustrator of the acclaimed Sanity & Tallulah graphic novel series, as well as the illustrator of Flying Machines and many other short comics. Molly grew up in Tennessee and now lives in Brooklyn with her wife and cats.

Praise for Turning Twelve

★ “A heartfelt and endearing snapshot of adolescence.”

—Kirkus, starred review

“Through Katie’s story Ormsbee and Brooks craft a graphic novel that provides a realistic and empathetic exploration of understanding one’s identity. Her struggle to ask questions and identify her feelings, especially in the religious community, will be relatable to young readers with similar journeys…This exploration of crushes and growing up is a must for the realistic graphic novel genre.”

—School Library Journal

“A respectful portrayal of an adolescent girl learning to think independently.” —The Horn Book

“Twelve cheers for TURNING TWELVE! Readers will root for Katie as she navigates seventh grade and stays true to her own heart.”

—Megan Wagner Lloyd, author of Allergic

Awards and Honors:

Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection Kirkus Best Middle Grade Book of 2024 BookPage Best Middle Grade Book of 2024 Amazon Best Book of 2024 ALA 2025 Rise Booklist Selection

Praise for Growing Pangs

★ “The story stays true to this child’s experience, and the art… gives equal attention to the high points of Katie’s life while skillfully depicting her lows.” —Booklist, starred review “A poignant account of journeying through life while navigating mental health and friendships.” —Kirkus “This sensitive, deeply felt graphic novel… will resonate with many readers.” —The Horn Book “An incisive and empathetic look at fitting in, anxiety, and what it means to be a good friend.” —Faith Erin Hicks, creator of The Adventures of Superhero Girl “A poignant and relatable story about making friends, letting go, and opening up.” —Terri Libenson, creator of the Emmie & Friends series “A thoughtful, compassionate portrayal of OCD, particularly in its visual representation of Katie’s anxieties.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books Awards and Honors NPR Best Book of 2022 Target Book Club Pick of 2022 Parents Magazine Best Book of 2022 2022 Oregon Spirit Book Award Winner 2023 NCTE Charlotte Huck Recommended Title for Outstanding Fiction for Children

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