Opposites attract, right? Christine is your type A student. A perfectionist, but shy and withdrawn. When Moon moves in next-door, Christine discovers a talented, confident, impulsive, person. An unlikely friendship soon blooms, with Moon introducing Christine to music, dancing, even nail polish! They decide to enter the school talent show together and they are inseparable, until a more popular girl comes around, and Christine is drawn to her. Christine suddenly drops Moon. When Moon needs Christine the most, Christine is not there for her because she feels tremendous guilt for dumping her and doesn't know how to break through her guilt to approach Moon. Christine and Moon are Chinese American and their navigation between cultures is deftly woven into the story.
This is a heartfelt, warm friendship story. Hand this to any reader, as the situations are universal and relatable. We have all been there before. The graphic novel is full color and well drawn, but the characters and their story are what will really draw you in.
Mark's Book Picks Score: 4
Reading Level: 2.5 • Interest Level: 2-6 • AR Points: 1 • Lexile Level: GN510L • Publisher: Roaring Brook Press • Pages: 208 • Copyright: 2019 • ISBN: 978-1-250-18388-0 • Available in Perma-Bound Binding
