Allergic: A Graphic Novel [Paperback]

At home, Maggie is the odd one out. Her parents are preoccupied with getting ready for a new baby, and her younger brothers are twins and always in their own world. Maggielovesanimals and thinks a new puppy is the answer, but when she goes to select one on her birthday, she breaks out in hives and rashes. She's severely allergic to anything with fur!

Can Maggie outsmart her allergies and find the perfect pet? 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.

Praise forAllergic:

Will Eisner Comic Industry Award Nominee

Instant National Indie Bestseller

School Library JournalBest Graphic Novel of the Year

American Library Association Best Graphic Novel for Children

New York Public Library Best Book for Kids

There's a lot packed into this graphic novel beyond the allergy story line: how family dynamics change with a new baby's arrival, how kids struggle to fit in and find friends. But while it addresses serious issues and emotions,Allergic, unlike hives and sneezing, is mostly madcap fun. --The New York Times

Allergicisthe sweetest story you'll read all year.A touching chronicle of a young girl's severe allergies woven intoa meaningful journey of friendship, family, and self-discovery. -- Terri Libenson,New York Timesbestselling author ofInvisible Emmie

 A heartachingly enjoyable tale of resilience. --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Readers will root for thisrealistic and relatablefifth grader, who's capable of kindness as well as envy and self-doubt... readers will easily identify with her trials and accomplishments. --School Lló2