Growing Pains & Turning Twelve: A Graphic Novel Book Set for Tweens
Tweens will enjoy this Graphic Novel Book Set featuring “Growing Pains” and “Turning Twelve.”
Discover how these heartwarming graphic novels by Kathryn Ormsbee and illustrated by Molly Brooks explore themes of friendship, identity, and the challenges of growing up.
Dive into Friendship and Self-Discovery
The journey of adolescence is filled with exciting changes and unexpected challenges.
For tweens navigating this period, finding stories that reflect their experiences can be incredibly valuable.
Enter the Random House graphic novel series featuring two books, Growing Pains and Turning Twelve.
Escape into the world of Katie, a relatable character who grapples with friendship and the exciting (and sometimes scary) process of growing up.
Growing Pangs
Random House
isbn 9780593301319
Pub Date 5/3/22
Synopsis
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?
Author
Kathryn Ormsbee
Illustrator
Molly Brooks
Turning Twelve
Random House
isbn 9780593650066
Pub Date 10/29/24
Synopsis
What if a friend…is more than a friend?
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?
Author
Kathryn Ormsbee
Illustrator
Molly Brooks
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