Crumble (a Graphic Novel)
Crumble, a graphic novel by Meredith McClaren, is published by Algonquin Young Readers in 2025 and spans 208 pages. This story revolves around Emily, her mother, and her aunt Gina, who possess a unique magical ability to infuse emotions into the baked goods they create at their family bakery. As Emily navigates her daily life and the challenges of growing up, she learns the importance of emotions through baking, all while adhering to the crucial rule of never baking bad feelings.
In the wake of Aunt Gina’s tragic death, Emily struggles with her grief and begins to break the bakery’s rule by baking her negative emotions into a crumble. This act leads to unexpected consequences, as her classmates find themselves drawn to the peculiar treat. The narrative explores themes of friendship, loss, and the complexities of emotions, all set against a backdrop of fantasy and magic. Crumble offers readers a heartfelt journey through the ups and downs of life, emphasizing the significance of facing emotions rather than masking them.
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A heartfelt and magic-filled graphic novel for fans of Sheets and Real Friends about baking, friendship, and feeling every kind of emotion–no matter the flavor.
Emily, her mom, and her aunt Gina have a very special magical power: They can bake emotions into the desserts they sell at their family bakery. Need a dash of confidence? Try their millionaire shortbread! Want relief after a stressful day? The cheesecake will lighten your spirits! There is only one rule: Never bake a bad feeling.
Every day after school, Emily and her best friend, Dae, make tried-and-true recipes, while she and Aunt Gina brainstorm new ones. But when Aunt Gina dies in an accident, Emily’s life is turned upside down. Not knowing what to do, Emily breaks the rule and bakes her bad feelings into. . . a crumble. It looks gross. Dae says it tastes gross. But they can’t stop eating it. Neither can Emily’s classmates. And with her grief and pain baked into the crumble, Emily gets the comfort of being at least a little numb. So even though she’s not supposed to, she makes it again, and again, and again.
But baking (and eating) bad feelings doesn’t really make them go away . . .
Praise for Crumble
★ “Deliciously cute, funny, and touching.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★ “Equal parts love and heartbreak…. Unique and poignant.” —BookPage, starred review
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