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Squished: A Graphic Novel

Megan Wagner Lloyd, Michelle Mee Nutter

Avery lives in a family of nine, where family life can feel crowded and chaotic. In this graphic novel, she struggles to claim space of her own while facing a coming change. Her effort to find room for herself unfolds amid the demands and bustle of a large household. The story centers on Avery’s need for privacy, her place within her family, and the pressures that arrive when home life shifts.

This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.

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Book details

Lexile Text Measure
GN520L
ATOS Book Level
3.4
Word Count
7256
Fountas & Pinnell Text Level
N
Themes
Change And Transitions · Family · Home · Self Acceptance
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Graphix
Published
March 7, 2023
Pages
256
ISBN-13
9781338568936
Language
English
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