Freestyle by Gale Galligan (English) Paperback Book

Description: Freestyle by Gale Galligan From bestselling author, Gale Galligan, comes a fun, high-energyGraphic Novel about friendship, family, and school! FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Corys dance crew is getting ready for a major competition. Its the last one before they graduate eighth grade and go their separate ways to high schools all over New York City, so they have to make it count! The group starts to have problems as their crew captain gets increasingly intense about nailing the routine and things go from bad to worse when Corys parents ground him for not taking his grades seriously. He gets stuck with a new tutor, Sunna, who he dismisses as a boring nerd … until he catches her secretly practicing cool yo-yo tricks. Cory wants to learn the art of yo-yo and as his friendship with Sunna grows, he ends up missing practice and bailing on his crew ... and they are not happy about it. With mounting pressure coming from all sides, how is Cory supposed to balance the expectations of his parents, school, dance and his new friend? Author Biography Gale Galligan is the creator of the New York Times bestselling Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adaptations of Dawn and the Impossible Three, Kristys Big Day, Boy-Crazy Stacey, and Logan Likes Mary Anne! by Ann M. Martin. They are also the creator of Freestyle, an original graphic novel that they both wrote and illustrated. When they arent making comics, Gale enjoys knitting, drumming, and spending time with their family and adorable pet rabbits in Pearl River, New York. Gale is a founding member of the Comics Advocacy Group, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that is dedicated to making careers in comics more accessible and sustainable. Visit them online at galesaur.com. Review Praise for Freestyle: Barnes & Noble Best Book of the YearWashington Post Best Book of the YearPublishers Weekly Best Book of the YearKirkus Reviews Best Book of the YearAmerican Library Association Best Graphic Novel for ChildrenAmerican Booksellers Association Indie Next PickJunior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionYALSA Great Graphic Novel for TeensRecipient of four starred reviews… "The cartooning instincts on display are superb, always making room for setting, emotion, movement, and color for great visual variety... This inviting, heartfelt story will get readers into the groove of self-expression and lasting friendships." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review… "Galligans timing -- both comedic and emotional -- is impeccable, and dynamic paneling paired with vibrant technicolor hues artfully complement the flow and energy of the Eight Bitzs routines and Sunnas yo-yo prowess... A thoughtfully rendered portrayal of friendship, growth, and joyful self-expression." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review… "A visually kinetic, emotionally complex story of finding a sense of self while navigating relationships and expectations. Fun and full of heart." -- School Library Journal, starred review… "Galligans crisp, bouncy, cartoonlike style captures the storys constant motion, making for a fast-paced visual experience with yo-yo strings or b-boying limbs constantly busting out of panels." -- The Horn Book, starred review"Fans of Galligans Baby-sitters Club comics will find similar themes of friendship and community in this engaging story, beautifully colored in candy hues by Czap." -- Booklist"Kids who like graphic novels will enjoy this story of friends working through challenges." -- Kid Reporter Shaan Glazer, TIME for Kids"Brilliant... Readers will build visual literacy skills and encounter well-developed diverse characters. They will also get swept up in Galligans amazing storytelling, achieved through expert use of the format. A must-purchase." -- School Library Connection Review Quote Praise for Freestyle: Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection " The cartooning instincts on display are superb , always making room for setting, emotion, movement, and color for great visual variety... This inviting, heartfelt story will get readers into the groove of self-expression and lasting friendships." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review " Galligans timing -- both comedic and emotional -- is impeccable , and dynamic paneling paired with vibrant technicolor hues artfully complement the flow and energy of the Eight Bitzs routines and Sunnas yo-yo prowess... A thoughtfully rendered portrayal of friendship, growth, and joyful self-expression. " -- Publishers Weekly , starred review Details ISBN1338045806 Author Gale Galligan Pages 272 Audience Age 8-12 Language English ISBN-10 1338045806 ISBN-13 9781338045802 Format Paperback Publisher Scholastic US Year 2022 Imprint Scholastic US Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Publication Date 2022-10-13 AU Release Date 2022-10-13 NZ Release Date 2022-10-13 US Release Date 2022-10-13 UK Release Date 2022-10-13 Illustrator Gale Galligan Photographer Birgit Gudjonsdottir Edited by Ariel Scholastic Birth 1964 Death 1903 Affiliation University of California, Berkeley Position Customer Qualifications M.D. DEWEY 741.5 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:140706290;

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