Megan Wagner Lloyd and Michelle Mee Nutter have once again teamed up to tell a funny, heartfelt, and charming story of family, friendship, and growing up. Megan Wagner Lloyd Squished: A Graphic Novel Kindle Edition by Megan Wagner Lloyd (Author), Michelle Mee Nutter (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition Kindle 7.99 Read with Our Free App Hardcover 24.99 1 New from 24.

And when Avery finds out that her family might move across the country, things get even more complicated. So she's furious when Theo, her grumpy older brother, gets his own room instead, and her wild baby brother, Max, moves into the room she already shares with her clinging sister Pearl! Avery hatches a plan to finally get her own room, all while trying to get Max to sleep at night, navigating changes in her friendships, and working on an art entry for the fair. All Avery wants is her own room - her own space to be alone and make art. But she's tired of feeling squished by her six siblings! They're noisy and chaotic and the younger kids love her a little too much. She loves her neighborhood, school, and the end-of-summer fair she always goes to with her two best friends. especially when you're in a family of nine!Įleven-year-old Avery Lee loves living in Hickory Valley, Maryland. If you’re buying for a library, get an extra copy or two.Ĭons: I struggled to keep all the kids straight you might want to bookmark the labeled photo on page 15 for easy reference.From the Eisner-nominated duo behind the instant bestseller Allergic comes a fun new graphic novel about finding your own space. Pros: From the team that brought you Allergic, Squished is a complete delight, giving a sweet and realistic portrayal of life in a big family with sibling, school, and friendship issues that many readers will recognize.

Avery is heartbroken to be leaving her friends and beloved hometown, but the promise of her own room in the new house makes the move a bit sweeter.

Dog-walking and a lemonade stand each have their share of pitfalls, and before long Avery gets some news that derails all her plans…her mom has taken a new job, and the family is moving from Maryland to Oregon.

Her older brother just got his own room, which Avery sees as totally unfair, and when her friend Cameron tells her his family is building a bedroom in the basement, Avery decides to do some fundraising to earn money for her own construction. 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. She’s the second oldest of seven siblings, which makes for a lot of chaos and not much alone time to pursue the art she loves. Summary: Avery Lee’s life is full of ups and downs, in large part due to her big family.

Squished by Megan Wagner Lloyd