Allergic
Allergic by Megan Wagner Lloyd is a middle-grade graphic novel published by Scholastic in 2021, featuring 234 pages of illustrated content. The story centers on Maggie, a girl navigating the challenges of severe allergies while yearning for the perfect pet. As her family prepares for a new baby, Maggie feels increasingly isolated, and her dream of owning a puppy is complicated by her allergic reactions to furry animals.
Readers will find a heartfelt narrative that explores themes of family, friendship, and belonging. Maggie’s journey to outsmart her allergies and discover a suitable pet unfolds with humor and relatable experiences. The book incorporates elements of juvenile fiction, comics, and graphic novels, making it an engaging read for those interested in stories about health and daily living, as well as the dynamics of sibling relationships. With illustrations by Michelle Mee Nutter, this edition offers a unique blend of storytelling and visual art.
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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 to call her own 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 uses inspiration from her own experiences with allergies to tell a heartfelt story of family, friendship, and finding a place to belong.
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