Freestyle (Graphic Novel)

Freestyle (Graphic Novel)
Gale Galligan, Gale Galligan
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Paperback
h140 x 200mm - 272pg
13 Oct 2022 US
9781338045802
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From bestselling author, Gale Galligan, comes a fun, high-energy Graphic Novel about friendship, family, and school! Cory' s dance crew is getting ready for a major competition before they leave year nine. The crew captain gets increasingly intense about nailing the routine. And Cory' s parents ground him for not taking his marks seriously. He ends up with a new tutor, Sunna, who he dismisses as a boring nerd. until he catches her secretly practicing cool yo-yo tricks. As his friendship with Sunna grows, he ends up missing practice and bailing on his crew. How is Cory supposed to balance the expectations of his parents, school, dance, and his new friend?
Praise for Freestyle: Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionThe cartooning instincts on display are superb, always making room for setting, emotion, movement, and color for great visual variety. . . This inviting, heartfelt story will get readers into the groove of self-expression and lasting friendships. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Galligan' s timing -- both comedic and emotional -- is impeccable, and dynamic paneling paired with vibrant technicolor hues artfully complement the flow and energy of the Eight Bitz' s routines and Sunna' s yo-yo prowess. . . A thoughtfully rendered portrayal of friendship, growth, and joyful self-expression. " -- Publishers Weekly, starred review
Gale Galligan is the creator of the New York Times bestselling Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adaptations of Dawn and the Impossible Three, Kristy' s Big Day, Boy-Crazy Stacey, and Logan Likes Mary Anne! by Ann M. Martin. They are also the creator of Freestyle, an original graphic novel that they both wrote and illustrated. Gale was featured in The Claudia Kishi Club, a documentary now streaming on Netflix. When they aren' t making comics, Gale enjoys knitting, reading, and spending time with their family and adorable pet rabbits. They live in Pearl River, New York. Visit them online at galesaur. com.

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