Better with Butter
Better with Butter by Victoria Piontek, published by Scholastic, Incorporated in 2021, is a 320-page work of juvenile fiction that explores themes of friendship and mental health. The story follows twelve-year-old Marvel, who grapples with an anxiety disorder that manifests in a fear of various everyday situations. Her life takes a turn when she rescues an adorable fainting goat named Butter, who becomes both her emotional support animal and a source of companionship.
In this edition, readers will find a heartfelt narrative that delves into Marvel’s struggles and her evolving relationship with Butter. As Marvel learns to navigate her fears, the bond between her and Butter illustrates the importance of support in overcoming challenges. The book addresses social themes related to friendship and mental illness, providing insight into how companionship can foster resilience. Through their journey together, Marvel and Butter confront obstacles that test their connection, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding of courage and support.
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A girl with anxiety disorder finds an unlikely friend — and emotional support animal — in the form of an adorable fainting goat.
Twelve-year-old Marvel is afraid of absolutely everything — amusement park rides, food poisoning, earthquakes, and that big island of plastic floating through the ocean. She also obsesses about smaller worries like making friends, getting called on by the teacher, and walking home alone.
Her parents and the school therapist call her worries an anxiety disorder, but Marvel calls them armor. If something can happen, it will. She needs to be prepared.
But when Marvel stumbles on a group of older kids teasing a baby goat that has mysteriously shown up on the soccer field, she momentarily forgets to be afraid and rescues the frightened animal.
Only Butter isn’t any old goat. She’s a fainting goat. When Butter feels panic, she freezes up and falls over. Marvel knows exactly how Butter feels and precisely what Butter needs–her.
Soon, the two are inseparable, and Butter thrives under Marvel’s support. But Butter also helps Marvel. Everything is better with Butter by her side, and Marvel starts to imagine a life in which she doesn’t have to be so afraid . . . until she’s told she might have to give up Butter forever. Will Marvel find a way to fight for her friend? Or will she revert back to the anxious, lonely person she used to be?
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