Alérgica
Alérgica by Megan Wagner Lloyd is a bilingual graphic novel published by Scholastic, Incorporated on August 2, 2022. This 240-page book presents the story of Maggie, a girl navigating the challenges of childhood as she deals with severe allergies while longing for the perfect pet. As her family prepares for the arrival of a new baby, Maggie feels like the odd one out, and her desire for a puppy leads to unexpected complications when she discovers her allergies to furry animals.
Readers will find a heartfelt narrative that explores themes of family, friendship, and belonging. The story follows Maggie’s journey as she confronts her allergies and seeks a way to connect with animals despite her limitations. With illustrations by Michelle Mee Nutter, this graphic novel captures the essence of adolescence and the quest for identity, making it a relatable read for middle-grade audiences interested in topics such as health, social themes, and the bond between pets and their owners.
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¡Una novela gráfica para jóvenes de escuela intermedia sobre el paso de la infancia a la adultez, que presenta a una niña con alergias severas que solo quiere encontrar la mascota perfecta!
Maggie es la rara de la familia. Sus padres están ocupados preparándose para la llegada de un nuevo bebé, y sus hermanitos son gemelos y viven en su propio mundo. A Maggie le encantan los animales y cree que lo que necesita es tener su propio cachorrito, pero cuando va a elegir uno el día de su cumpleaños, le comienza a salir un sarpullido. ¡Tiene alergia severa a todo lo que tenga pelaje!
¿Podrá Maggie superar sus alergias y encontrar la mascota perfecta? Megan Wagner Lloyd, autora de esta novela gráfica ilustrada por Michelle Mee Nutter, se inspira en sus propias experiencias con las alergias para contarnos una historia sincera sobre la familia, la amistad y la búsqueda del lugar al que se pertenece.
A coming-of-age middle-grade graphic novel featuring a girl with severe allergies who just wants to find the perfect pet!
At home, Maggie is the odd one out. Her parents are preoccupied with getting ready for a new baby, and her younger brothers are twins and always in their own world. Maggie loves animals and thinks a new puppy is the answer, but when she goes to select one on her birthday, she breaks out in hives and rashes. She’s severely allergic to anything with fur!
Can Maggie outsmart her allergies and find the perfect pet? With illustrations by Michelle Mee Nutter, Megan Wagner Lloyd draws on her own experiences with allergies to tell a heartfelt story of family, friendship, and finding a place to belong.
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