Description
Description
New school, new friends and a new life are what's in store for nine-year-old Amelia McBride. Forced out of Manhattan and into small-town life after her parents' divorce, Amelia struggles to keep her sanity among her new friends. Told with hip wit and charm, this trade collects the first five issues of the acclaimed series. It is also available in a hardcover edition (0-9712169-3-2).
About the Author
About the Author
Jimmy Gownley began writing and drawing comics at the age of fifteen. He is an advocate for kids' comics, having cofounded the organization Kids Love Comics, which works to promote comic books and graphic novels as a valuable tool for literacy and education in schools, libraries, and at home. He lives with his wife, Karen, and their twin daughters, Stella and Anna, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"A Peanuts for the twenty-first century." -- Comics Buyer's Guide
"Side-splittingly hilarious." -- Library Journal
"Amelia is the most lovable smart-aleck since Peanuts' Lucy...sure to put you in a tickle-your-funnybone mood!" -- Megan McDonald, author of the Judy Moody series
"Amelia's family and friends will take up permanent residence in your heart." -- Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle, creators of Kim Possible
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub date:
2026-04-07
Length:
192 pages

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