The Whole Wide World of Mabel Mulligan: A Graphic Novel | Victoria Jamieson
The Whole Wide World of Mabel Mulligan: A Graphic Novel | Victoria Jamieson
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A new graphic novel from the award-winning and bestselling author of Roller Girl
From Newbery Honor winner Victoria Jamieson comes the first in a hilarious and heartfelt graphic novel series about a quirky nine-year-old, a LOT of stuffed animals, and the timeless, messy magic of growing up.
“A glorious, heartfelt story about family and growing up.” —Dan Santat, creator of National Book Award winner A First Time for Everything
It’s the last day of school, and Mabel Mulligan has big plans for the summer: She will spend all her time with her beloved, very much alive stuffed animals. She’ll design the most amazing tree house, complete with a zipline and swimming pool. And her parents are letting her move into the attic, which means no more sharing a room with her chaotic three-year-old sister, Pearl.
But when Mabel overhears a secret conversation between her parents, her plans are turned upside-down. Faced with big changes, Mabel must decide: Does growing up mean leaving old friends—and old dreams—behind? It’ll take a summer of stuffies, surprises, sisterhood, and shenanigans to find out.
Victoria Jamieson’s signature depth and sense of humor shine in this irresistible story about growing up, family, and finding your own way.
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Editorial Reviews
What if growing up means changing everything you've been looking forward to?
Nine-year-old Mabel Mulligan has the perfect summer planned. She'll spend her days with her beloved stuffed animals, who are very much alive in her world, design an extraordinary tree house complete with a zipline and swimming pool, and finally move into the attic—away from her energetic three-year-old sister, Pearl.
But when Mabel accidentally overhears a private conversation between her parents, her carefully imagined summer begins to unravel.
As unexpected changes challenge her plans, Mabel must navigate the complicated feelings that come with growing older. Can she embrace new possibilities without giving up the stuffed animals, dreams, and familiar comforts that mean so much to her?
From Victoria Jamieson, the award-winning creator of Roller Girl, comes the first installment in a new graphic novel series filled with humor, imagination, and relatable family moments.
Through Mabel's adventures, Jamieson explores the changing relationship between siblings, the uncertainty of growing up, and the importance of making room for both childhood imagination and new experiences.
Why we recommend it: This is a particularly appealing story for children approaching their preteen years. Mabel's attachment to her stuffed animals and her desire for independence capture a familiar childhood contradiction: wanting to grow up while wishing some things could stay exactly the same.
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Publication
Dial Books
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Pages
256
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ISBN-13
9780525553939