Jawbreaker
Jawbreaker
Jawbreaker
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Description
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A USA Today bestseller perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier's Smile, this refreshingly honest middle-grade debut novel is about toxic sibling rivalry, socioeconomic disparity, and dental drama.
★ "Smile meets Wonder in Wyman's affirming debut." --Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ "A hugely relatable must-read." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review Max Plink's life is complicated. Her parents aren't getting along. The school bullies are relentless--and her own sister is the cruelest of them. Worst of all, her mouth is a mess. With a mismatched puzzle of a jaw, Max has a Class II malocclusion, otherwise known as a severe overbite. She already has braces, which means she lives on Advil and soft foods after each orthodontist appointment. But now Max has to wear painful (and totally awkward) orthodontic headgear nicknamed "the jawbreaker." Could things get any worse? Yes. The journalism competition Max wants to enter has a video component. But being on camera means showing her face not just to her junior high classmates, but possibly the whole city. Going viral is the last thing Max needs, but winning this competition is what she wants most. Turns out, following her dreams is complicated, too. Inspired by Christina Wyman's own experience with a Class II malocclusion, Jawbreaker is a humorous, heartfelt, and refreshingly relatable story.
About the Author
About the Author
Christina Wyman is a teacher and writer living in Michigan with her husband and silly rescue cat named Alfred--not to mention the raccoons, owls, and hummingbirds that occupy a tree outside their bedroom window. She grew up in a tiny apartment with her family in Brooklyn, New York, where she dreamed of becoming a writer. Her work has been published in New York Magazine, The Washington Post, Elle, Ms. Magazine, The Independent, and other outlets. Jawbreaker is her debut novel. When she's not writing, you can find her stocking up on chocolate or trying to convince her husband to adopt more cats.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
A USA TODAY BESTSELLER
An Indies Introduce Pick
A Kids' Indie Next Pick
A Kirkus Reviews Bestseller
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year
An Amazon Best Book of the Year for Ages 9-12
A Target Monthly Book Club Pick
A Readerlink Buzz Pick
An ABA Best Book for Young Readers of the Year
An Amazon Best Book of the Month for Ages 9-12
Nerdy Book Awards Middle Grade Fiction Winner
A Barnes & Noble Most Anticipated Kids' Book of the Month
A Junior Library Guild Selection
A Pop! Goes the Reader Most-Anticipated Middle Grade Books: October-December 2023
A Reading Middle Grade Best Middle Grade Books of the Year
A CCBC Choices Selection
Book Cover of the Year, School Library Journal Children's Lit: The Year in Miscellanea
"Readers will relate to Max's experiences dealing with bullies, trying to complete assignments without the technological resources of her peers, navigating changing family dynamics, and enduring typical preteen angst . . . This heartfelt story about a common middle school experience of having braces will appeal to fans of Raina Telgemeier's Smile." --School Library Journal "Wyman's debut is a wonderfully messy slice of life that gives space to kids dealing with bullying, sibling conflict, economic insecurity, and parents coping with divorce and alcoholism . . . An inspiring underdog tale." --Booklist
"Wyman has made an engaging novel with a realistic rendering of both the well of love but also the bitterness that can fester in families as they go through rough patches . . . An emotionally gripping story about a girl from a struggling working-class family with a story to tell." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Wyman is unafraid to treat her readership like intelligent human beings capable of contemplating a complex story full of self-doubt, bullying, economic disparities, justice, and equity . . . Plus, it's horribly difficult to put down! I dare you to read even two chapters and not be engulfed in the narrative. Smart and savvy, Jawbreaker is the novel you wish you had read as a kid and are grateful that kids get to read today." --Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production, A School Library Journal Blog "After finishing this book, I found myself with more empathy for the humans around me . . . Life is hard (especially in middle school and most definitely with orthodontia) and Max Plink is a great flagbearer to remind us to be kind to each other." --Christina Batten, Schuler Books Bookseller "An honest, funny, and gut-wrenching tale of bullying, family conflict, and orthodontia." --Alyssa Raymond, Copper Dog Books Bookseller "Funny and relatable." --Jenny Carney, co-founder of Sidetrack Bookshop
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
Pub date:
2023-10-24
Length:
320 pages
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