Stepping Stones
Stepping Stones by Lucy Knisley is a graphic novel published by Random House Digital Inc. on May 5, 2020, featuring 224 pages in English. This book, the first in an acclaimed series inspired by the author’s childhood, explores the challenges faced by Jen as she navigates her new life on a farm after moving from the city. Struggling with the transition, Jen grapples with her feelings about leaving her friends and family behind, while also adjusting to her new surroundings and the dynamics with her new “sisters,” Andy and Reese.
Readers will find a relatable story that delves into themes of friendship, family, and self-discovery. As Jen learns to manage her responsibilities on Peapod Farm, she confronts her insecurities and the complexities of her evolving relationships. The narrative captures the essence of coming-of-age experiences, making it accessible to a wide audience, including those interested in juvenile fiction and English & college success topics. This edition serves as an introduction to the Peapod Farm series, which continues with titles like Apple Crush and Sugar Shack.
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The first book in an acclaimed graphic novel series inspired by the author’s own childhood tells an amazing story of unlikely friends, sisters, and home. “Like [Raina] Telgemeier, [Lucy] Knisley has a knack for crystallizing coming-of-age anxieties and social dynamics. City slickers and farm kids alike will enjoy this book (the first in a series).”—The New York Times A Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table (GNCRT) Outstanding Comics Award Honor for Best Children’s Series Jen did not want to leave the city. She did not want to move to a farm with her mom and her mom’s new boyfriend, Walter. She did not want to leave her friends and her dad. Most of all, Jen did not want to get new “sisters,” Andy and Reese. As if learning new chores on Peapod Farm wasn’t hard enough, having to deal with perfect-at-everything Andy might be the last straw for Jen. Besides cleaning the chicken coop, trying to keep up with the customers at the local farmers’ market, and missing her old life, Jen has to deal with her own insecurities about this new family . . . and where she fits in. Look for the whole Peapod Farm series STEPPING STONES • APPLE CRUSH • SUGAR SHACK
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