I
am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the ALLERGIC by Megan Wagner Lloyd &
Michelle Mee Nutter Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar
Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to
enter the giveaway!
About
The Book:
Author: Megan Wagner
Lloyd & Michelle Mee Nutter
Pub. Date: March
2, 2021
Publisher: Graphix
Formats: Hardcover,
Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
Pages: 240
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, Audible, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org
A coming-of-age middle-grade graphic novel featuring a girl with severe allergies who just wants to find the perfect pet!
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. Maggie loves animals and thinks a new puppy to call her own 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 uses inspiration from her own
experiences with allergies to tell a heartfelt story of family, friendship, and
finding a place to belong.
“Maggie’s inventiveness as she overcomes these trials is showcased through Lloyd’s captivating narrative and Nutter’s bright and dynamic illustrations. The story provides insight into the lives of those with allergies and the accommodations needed to avoid serious episodes … A heartachingly enjoyable tale of resilience.” — KIRKUS REVIEWS, starred review
“Readers will root for this realistic and
relatable fifth grader, who’s capable of kindness well as envy and self-doubt.
Lloyd folds in information about allergy tests, anaphylaxis, EpiPens, and other
facts that Maggie and her friend Sebastian, who also has allergies, recite to
each other. Layouts rely on three to four large panels per page, creating a
smooth visual flow; Nutter’s muted, uncluttered art has a cozy feel …
Maggie makes new pals here—she’ll find even more friends in elementary and
middle school libraries, where readers will easily identify with her trials
and accomplishments.” – SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
“A fun and entertaining story.” —
BLEEDING COOL
“The perfect graphic novel for kids of all
ages.” — FROLIC
“Allergic is the sweetest story
you’ll read all year. A touching chronicle of a young girl’s severe
allergies woven into a meaningful journey of friendship, family, and
self-discovery.” — Terri Libenson, New York Times bestselling
author of Invisible Emmie
My Review:
Allergic is a wonderful book for younger readers. It was a delight to read with some good lessons to learn. I loved Maggie right the start. The illustrations helped follow the story perfectly and made it easily to hold my attention. I enjoyed every single page.
I give Allergic five stars. I highly recommend it for readers who are between the ages of eight and twelve years, who love to read graphic novels. I thought it was a great read for my nine year old to read. He loved it.
I received Allergic from the publisher. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.
About Megan:
MEGAN WAGNER LLOYD is the
author of several picture books, including Paper Mice, Building Books,
Finding Wild, and A Fort-Building Time. She lives in the
Washington DC area. Visit her online at meganwagnerlloyd.com.
Website | Instagram | Goodreads | Amazon
MICHELLE MEE NUTTER graduated
with a BFA in Illustration from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
Her work has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators, 3x3 Illustration,
Creative Quarterly, and more. Michelle lives in Boston. Visit her online at
michellemee.com.
Website | Instagram | Facebook | Goodreads
Giveaway
Details:
3
winners will win a finished copy of ALLERGIC, US Only.
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Tour
Schedule:
Week
One:
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2/11/2021 |
Excerpt |
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2/12/2021 |
Review |
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2/13/2021 |
Review |
Week
Two:
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2/14/2021 |
Review |
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2/15/2021 |
Review |
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2/16/2021 |
Review |
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2/17/2021 |
Review |
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2/18/2021 |
Review |
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2/19/2021 |
Excerpt |
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2/20/2021 |
Review |
Week
Three:
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2/21/2021 |
Review |
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2/22/2021 |
Excerpt |
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2/23/2021 |
Review |
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2/24/2021 |
Excerpt |
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2/25/2021 |
Excerpt |
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2/26/2021 |
Review |
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2/27/2021 |
Review |
Week
Four:
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2/28/2021 |
Excerpt |
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3/1/2021 |
Review |
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3/2/2021 |
Review |
CATCH MEGAN WAGNER LLOYD AND MICHELLE MEE NUTTER ON THE VIRTUAL ALLERGIC TOUR! Click on the photos for the Bookstore Events pages.
March
2, 2021 5:00 pm (PST) Launch event
hosted by Green Apple Books In conversation with Raina Telgemeier (GUTS)
March
4, 2021 7:00 pm (EST) Hosted by An
Unlikely Story In conversation with Jeff Kinney (DIARY OF A WIMPY KID)
March
10, 2021 4:00 pm (PST) Hosted by
The Reading Bug In conversation with Varian Johnson and Shannon
Wright (TWINS)
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