Brave

Brave by Svetlana Chmakova, published by Yen Press on May 23, 2017, is an illustrated work that explores the challenges of middle school life through the eyes of Jensen. In his daydreams, Jensen envisions himself as a heroic figure, but his reality is filled with difficulties such as navigating friendships, tackling math, and facing the pressures of school projects. The narrative unfolds as he becomes involved with the school newspaper’s energetic duo, Jenny and Akilah, leading him into a whirlwind of social dynamics and club activities.
Readers will find a relatable story that delves into themes of social challenges and bullying within the setting of Berrybrook Middle School. As Jensen grapples with the complexities of his environment, he must confront whether his daydreams can translate into real-life bravery or if he needs to seek practical solutions to his problems. This edition, comprising 248 pages, presents a vivid portrayal of the trials faced by young adolescents, making it a thoughtful addition to the juvenile fiction and graphic novel genres.
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In his daydreams, Jensen is the biggest hero that ever was, saving the world and his friends on a daily basis. But his middle school reality is VERY different–math is hard, getting along with friends is hard…Even finding a partner for the class project is a huge problem when you always get picked last. And the pressure’s on even more once the school newspaper’s dynamic duo, Jenny and Akilah, draw Jensen into the whirlwind of school news, social-experiment projects, and behind-the-scenes club drama. Jensen has always played the middle school game one level at a time, but suddenly, someone’s cranked up the difficulty setting. Will those daring daydreams of his finally work in his favor, or will he have to find real solutions to his real-life problems? The charming world of Berrybrook Middle School gets a little bigger in this highly anticipated follow-up to Svetlana Chmakova’s award-winning Awkward with a story about a boy who learns his own way of being brave!
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