Izzy Kline Has Butterflies [Paperback]

So many moments—big and small—make up a year, and Beth Ain chronicles them all in this heartwarming novel in verse, perfect for fans ofFish in a Treeand verse novels likeBrown Girl DreamingandThe Crossover.
 
It's a new school year, and Izzy Kline is having some feelings. There are plenty of reasons for the butterflies in her stomach to flap their wings. There’s a new girl in her class whomightbe a new best friend. The whole grade is performingFree to Be . . . You and Me—and Izzy really wants a starring role. And new changes at home are making Izzy feel like her family is falling apart. First-day jitters, new friends, an audition . . . How many butterfly problems can one kid take? Beautiful and real.Once you've entered Izzy's head you won't want to leave.” –Wendy Mass,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Candymakers
 
Aheartwarmingstory about life’s happy moments, frightening flashes, and annoying boys.” – Elly Swartz, author ofFinding Perfect

Captures the soap opera that is fourth grade withhonesty, humor, and heart. --Kirby Larson, Newbery-Honor Wunning author ofHattie Big Sky
 
Charming… Recommended for middle grade readers who are graduating to chapter books and in search of characters to love.” – Melanie Conklin, Kidliterati blog and author ofCounting Thyme
 
Bright and believable, just right for young middle graders. --Kirkus Reviews
 
Buoyant. Ain’s verse format is ideally suited to the novel’s examination of profound concepts while maintaining a lighthearted tone. –Booklist
 
Izzy Kline takes readers through a year ofvulnerability, self-searching, and triumph… Heartwarming. –Publishers Weekly