Mucha, Connie. Freshman: Tales of 9th Grades Obsessions, Revelations, and Other Nonsense. 2011. 110p. ISBN 978-0-9819733-6-4. Available at GFX MUC in the graphics section of the library shelves.
Annie and Ritchie are ready for their first day of freshman year at their high school. Chronicled in three seasons, this graphic novel examines the foibles and tribulations of a group of freshmen as they live out their year.
Annie meets Katrina in English class, and they become best friends. Beth, Annie’s best friend from middle school, has gone Goth and spends too much time with boys to even notice Annie. Ritchie joins the film club then the school newspaper. As they move through the year, their hearts get broken, they join other activities, they have emotional breakdowns, but their friends always manage to cheer them on.
An accurate life at the first year of high school in graphic format, this book will delight reluctant readers and middle schoolers alike.
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